North Dakota
53 counties, 406 cities and towns, and 388 ZIP codes.
Population
784,841
Land area
68,994sq mi
People per sq mi
11
Cities and towns
406
Largest cities in North Dakota
North Dakota at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $76,657 a year, 5% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,900 (25% below the U.S.) and median rent is $954 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fargo (131,627), Bismarck (75,556) and Grand Forks (59,042).
Local data for North Dakota
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals47
- Emergency Rooms45
- Nursing Homes72
- Schools573
- Colleges26
- Libraries87
- Banks411
- Post Offices151
- Parks421
- Grocery Stores337
- Restaurants2,354
- Affordable Housing102
- Home Health Agencies20
- Hospice Care13
- Dialysis Centers16
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals6
- Community Health Centers31
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment86
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools48
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools11
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities89
- Historic Places329
Housing and community stats
North Dakota, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,657
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$249,900
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271,059), Norwegian Americans (158,982), Irish Americans (56,859).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,580
429,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$93.3B
FY 2026, $119,764 per person
PPP loans
$2.9B
51,521 loans, 292,031 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6.4M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
North Dakota, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
0
of 53 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
29,513
77 deaths
Flood insurance policies
4,925
$258M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
2
89 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone329 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Dakota, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Largest cities in North Dakota
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | 51.5 |
| Bismarck | 75,556 | 34.7 |
| Grand Forks | 59,042 | 29.1 |
| Minot | 47,791 | 27.7 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | 16.2 |
| Williston | 28,056 | 25.7 |
| Dickinson | 25,357 | 13.2 |
| Mandan | 24,522 | 13.5 |
| Jamestown | 15,787 | 13.3 |
| Wahpeton | 8,010 | 5.4 |
| Devils Lake | 7,308 | 7 |
| Valley City | 6,541 | 4.3 |
| Watford City | 6,039 | 8.9 |
| Minot AFB | 4,878 | 7.3 |
| Horace | 4,588 | 12.7 |
| Lincoln | 4,381 | 1.6 |
| Grafton | 4,102 | 3.3 |
| Beulah | 3,040 | 2.4 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | 2.2 |
| New Town | 2,721 | 2.9 |
| Rugby | 2,481 | 2.3 |
| Hazen | 2,453 | 1.4 |
| Lisbon | 2,259 | 2.3 |
| Bottineau | 2,205 | 1.3 |
| Carrington | 2,168 | 2.4 |
Counties, cities and towns in North Dakota
Population shown. Largest 400 of 406 cities and towns listed
- Cass County193,400
- Burleigh County100,600
- Grand Forks County72,923
- Ward County68,973
- Williams County39,555
- Morton County33,777
- Stark County33,302
- Stutsman County21,549
- Richland County16,584
- McKenzie County14,321
- Rolette County11,924
- Ramsey County11,556
- Barnes County10,773
- Walsh County10,396
- McLean County9,823
- Mountrail County9,507
- Mercer County8,337
- Traill County7,970
- Pembina County6,727
- Bottineau County6,378
- Benson County5,808
- Ransom County5,643
- McHenry County5,207
- Dickey County4,935
- LaMoure County4,118
- Dunn County4,040
- Pierce County3,928
- Wells County3,890
- Sargent County3,804
- Sioux County3,740
- Cavalier County3,633
- Foster County3,358
- Emmons County3,254
- Nelson County3,016
- Bowman County2,906
- McIntosh County2,497
- Hettinger County2,432
- Kidder County2,377
- Eddy County2,307
- Renville County2,304
- Grant County2,269
- Griggs County2,245
- Divide County2,167
- Burke County2,156
- Adams County2,145
- Towner County2,079
- Oliver County1,839
- Logan County1,819
- Steele County1,804
- Golden Valley County1,653
- Sheridan County1,303
- Billings County1,024
- Slope County766
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in North Dakota?
- North Dakota has 53 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in North Dakota?
- Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota, with a population of about 131,627.
- What is the population of North Dakota?
- North Dakota has about 784,841 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in North Dakota?
- There are 388 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in North Dakota.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)