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Population and Demography of North Dakota
North Dakota is a U.S. state in the upper Midwest of the country & bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north and by the U.S. states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west.
North Dakota’s Population is the fourth-least populous state in the United States. The total Land area is 68,994 sq. mi. (178,694 sq. km.) and an average of 11 people for every square mile. This makes North Dakota the 5th least densely populated state in the US. As per the United States Census Bureau, the population of North Dakota in 2020 was 779,094 (0.78 million)
Estimated Population of North Dakota in 2024 – 783,926 or 0.8 million
North Dakota Population (2010-2020)
North Dakota has a population growth rate of 15.8% during 2010-2020. It has had a population increase of 106,503 since 2010. The median age across the population residing in North Dakota is 35.2 years of age. The ratio of females to males is approximately 48.8% females to 51.2% males.
| North Dakota | Census 2020 |
| Total Population | 779,094 (0.78 million) |
| Percentage Change | 15.8% |
| Population Rank | 47th |
| Total Land Area | 68,994 sq mi (178,694 km2) |
| Area Rank | 19 |
| Population Density | 10.73/sq mi (4.13/km2) |
| Capital City | Bismarck |
| Largest City | Fargo |
North Dakota Population Historical Population
North Dakota has a population growth rate of 6.1% during 2010-2020. In 1910 Population of North Dakota was 0.5 million & in 2020 it reached .78 million, an increase of almost 0.7 million.
Let’s look at decade population & percentage change
| Census Year | Pop. | % Change |
| 1870 | 2,405 | — |
| 1880 | 36,909 | 1434.70% |
| 1890 | 190,983 | 417.40% |
| 1900 | 319,146 | 67.10% |
| 1910 | 577,056 | 80.80% |
| 1920 | 646,872 | 12.10% |
| 1930 | 680,845 | 5.30% |
| 1940 | 641,935 | −5.7% |
| 1950 | 619,636 | −3.5% |
| 1960 | 632,446 | 2.10% |
| 1970 | 617,761 | −2.3% |
| 1980 | 652,717 | 5.70% |
| 1990 | 638,800 | −2.1% |
| 2000 | 642,200 | 0.50% |
| 2010 | 672,591 | 4.70% |
| 2020 | 779,094 | 15.80% |
Religion and affiliations
Christianity is the majority religion in North Dakota followed by 77% of the population. The largest Christian denomination in North Dakota is Protestant (51%) and Roman Catholic (26%).
Next comes the Unaffiliated population, 20% of the people don’t follow or adhere to any faith or religion. Other non-Christian-based religions are followed by 3% of the population and include Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and other smaller faiths.
For more details read Religion in North Dakota
Race and Ethnicity
In 2020, the White alone (non-Hispanic) population was the largest racial or ethnic group in North Dakota, comprising 81.65% of the total population. It was followed by the Native American population whose share was 4.79%. Hispanic or Latino was the third largest group at 4.29%. Two or more races are at 3.88% & African Americans at 3.36%
Ancestry in North Dakota
As per Census Studies & estimate German, Norwegian, Irish, English, and Swedish have made the five largest ancestry groups in North Dakota.
For more Details read Race and Ethnicity in North Dakota
Top cities and counties in North Dakota
As of 2022, North Dakota is divided into 53 counties. The most populated county is Cass County with 177,787 residents within its borders. Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota with a population of 125,990. Next comes Bismarck (73,622) and Grand Forks (59,166)
read more about Cities and Counties in North Dakota
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