North Dakota
StatePopulation: 783,926 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for North Dakota from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — North Dakota
- What is the median household income in North Dakota?
- The median household income in North Dakota is $75,949 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in North Dakota?
- The poverty rate in North Dakota is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in North Dakota?
- $241,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in North Dakota?
- The median gross rent in North Dakota is $934 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of North Dakota residents have a college degree?
- 32.3% of adults in North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
779,361
Median Income
$75,949
Median Home Value
$241,100
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
2.6%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,055 (+17%)
Home Value:
+$47,200 (+24.3%)
Poverty Rate:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.3 pp (+7.7%)
Unemployment:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Demographics
Total Population
779,361
Median Age
35.0
Female
48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.5%
Black 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.4%
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.7%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$75,949
±$1,002
Per Capita Income
$98,405
Median Family Income
$103,383
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Child Poverty Rate
9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
16.7%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
9.1%
$200k+
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
374,866
Owner-Occupied
63.4%
Renter-Occupied
36.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Median Home Value
$241,100
Median Gross Rent
$934
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.2%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.9%
5-Year
+34.9%
HPI (2025 Q4)
522.5
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$50–100k
8.7%
$100–200k
9.5%
$200–300k
27.4%
$300–500k
24.9%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
48.6%
$1–1.5k
30.2%
$1.5–2k
9.3%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3+
27.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.0%
Single-fam. att.
6.1%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
15.7%
Mobile home
6.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.8%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
16.7%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.3%
Graduate Degree
9.6%
Some College / Associate
21.8%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Work from Home
7.3%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
17.3%
Private For-Profit
75.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.2%
Retail
11.0%
Agriculture
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Construction
7.2%
Finance
5.8%
Transportation
5.6%
Public Admin
4.8%
Wholesale
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Management
40.2%
Sales
19.2%
Food Prep
16.5%
Production
12.9%
Construction
11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.0 min
Drove Alone
79.1%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
7.3%
Walked
3.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
325,079
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 23.7%
Working age (18–64): 76.3%
65 and over: 16.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.5%
Naturalized Citizen
41.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
34.2%
Asia
30.1%
Latin America
16.1%
Europe
10.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
11.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.5%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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