North Dakota

799,000 people live in North Dakota. Its population grew 2.6% since 2020, the 25th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $81,545 a year, 4% below the national median, and the median home is worth $281,700, 24% below the U.S. median.

Population: 799,000; 5th lowest of 51
Median household income: $81,545; 4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $281,700; 24% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 9.0%; 2.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$81,545 per year

4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 24th lowest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$46,860 per year

1% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 22nd highest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

9.0%

2.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 5th lowest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

18.1 min one way

34% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 2nd lowest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$281,700

24% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 15th lowest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,071 per month

31% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 5th lowest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

61.8%

3.5 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 5th lowest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

799,358

0.23% of the U.S. total. 5th lowest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

+2.6%

0.5 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 25th highest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

22.9%

1.8 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 8th highest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

17.9%

1.0 point below the U.S. (18.9%). 8th lowest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

6.0%

8.7 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 16th lowest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in North Dakota, at 79.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 79.7% U.S. 56.1%
Black 4.0% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 2.0% U.S. 6.6%
Other 8.6% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 5.7% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

34.3%

3.1 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 21st lowest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

9.5%

0.7 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 26th lowest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.