What is the population of North Dakota?

The population of North Dakota is 765,309.

What is the area of North Dakota?

The area of North Dakota is 183108 km².

What is the elevation of North Dakota?

North Dakota has an elevation of 582 meters (1909 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is North Dakota in?

North Dakota is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What is the official language of North Dakota?

The official language of North Dakota is English.

How has the population of North Dakota changed?

The population of North Dakota has increased from 577,056 (1910) to 765,309 (2020), a change of 32.6%.

North Dakota, US

Q: Where is North Dakota located?

North Dakota is located at latitude 47.5002700 and longitude -100.0006800. It is in United States.

North Dakota: Located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, this state is known for its vast plains, Badlands in the west, and agricultural industry.

About

North Dakota covers 70,762 square miles, spanning rolling plains, prairie lands, and badlands. The Red River flows northward and forms North Dakota's border with Minnesota. The state has a true continental climate with extremely cold winters and hot summers.

Economy and Industries

North Dakota's economy relies heavily on agriculture, energy production, and technology. It leads the nation in the production of spring wheat, barley, sunflowers, and dry edible beans. The state has massive oil and natural gas reserves.

Growing tech industries include drones, healthcare IT, and computer programming. Major employers include Sanford Health, Microsoft, and Amazon. Tourism highlights include national parks and the rugged Badlands.

Culture and Demographics

North Dakota has approximately 760,000 residents. The top ethnic groups are German, Norwegian, and Swedish ancestry. The culture reflects traditional Midwest values along with Scandinavian and German heritage.

Education and Sports

The only Division I university is North Dakota State, whose football team has won 9 FCS championships. The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves host games in Fargo. Ice hockey is popular within the community.

Government and Politics

The capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo. The current governor is Doug Burgum, Republican. North Dakota is a conservative state that has voted Republican in presidential elections since 1968.

Conclusion

In summary, North Dakota is an agricultural and energy production powerhouse located in the Great Plains. It has extreme climates and citizens proud of their Midwestern values and European roots. Unique natural landmarks attract visitors to this sparsely populated state.

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North Dakota at a glance

North Dakota currently has 486 quality-checked populated place pages and 53 county pages linked on MapSof.

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Largest city

Bismarck

Population 74,018

Quick Facts about North Dakota

Population	765,309
Country	United States of America
Area	183108 km²
Water as percent of area	2.4%
Land as percent of area	97.6%
Easternmost point	Point(-96.55455 46.083977)
Latitude & Longitude	47.5003,-100.0007
Legislative body	North Dakota Legislative Assembly
Named for	Dakota people
Official language	English
Altitude	1,903 feet / 580 meters
Capital	Bismarck
Establishment	November 02, 1889 (136 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−06:00, America/Chicago, Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone
Local time	14:34:37 (17th April 2026)

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Geography

North Dakota is located at 47°30'1"N 100°0'2"W (47.5002700, -100.0006800). It has 6 neighbors: Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.

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The largest city of North Dakota is Bismarck with a population of 74,018. Other cities include, Minot population 47,428, West Fargo population 38,194, Dickinson population 23,527 and Jamestown population 14,930. See all North Dakota cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in North Dakota (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in North Dakota.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Bismarck	The capital of North Dakota.	Burleigh	74,018
Minot	The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.	Ward	47,428
West Fargo	City in North Dakota, United States of America	Cass	38,194
Dickinson	City in North Dakota	Stark	23,527
Jamestown	City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States	Stutsman	14,930
Watford City	City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America	McKenzie	7,835
Wahpeton	City in North Dakota, United States	Richland	7,728
Devils Lake	City in North Dakota, United States of America	Ramsey	7,229
Valley City	City in North Dakota	Barnes	6,323
Beulah	City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States	Mercer	3,128
Horace	City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States	Cass	3,128
Stanley	City in North Dakota	Mountrail	2,708
New Town	Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic	Mountrail	2,592
Rugby	City North Dakota, US	Pierce	2,566
Mekinock	Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota	Grand Forks	2,387
Hazen	City in North Dakota, USA	Mercer	2,332

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North Dakota has 6 neighbours.

Minnesota Located in the upper Midwest region of the United States, this state is home to the major cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Montana Located in the Western United States, it is bordered by Canada to the north and Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas to the west, south, and east.
South Dakota Located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, this state is known for its prairies, badlands, and the Black Hills, home to Mount Rushmore.
Manitoba province of Canada
Northwest Territories territory of Canada
Saskatchewan province of Canada

McKenzie County
Adams County
Richland County
Stark County
Traill County
Williams County
Sargent County
Sheridan County
Mountrail County
Rolette County
Hettinger County
Renville County
Morton County
Cavalier County
McIntosh County
Pembina County
Golden Valley County
Bowman County
Stutsman County
Bottineau County
Griggs County
Logan County
Ramsey County
Ward County
Burke County
Eddy County
Nelson County
Pierce County
Dickey County
Billings County
Emmons County
Cass County
Dunn County
Oliver County
LaMoure County
Towner County
Sioux County
Grand Forks County
Barnes County
Kidder County
Wells County
McHenry County
McLean County
Grant County
Benson County
Mercer County
Foster County
Burleigh County
Steele County
Divide County
Walsh County
Ransom County
Slope County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1910	577,056	-	census
1920	646,872	10.79%	census
1930	680,845	4.99%	census
1940	641,935	-6.06%	census
1950	619,636	-3.6%	census
1960	632,446	2.03%	census
1970	617,761	-2.38%	census
1980	652,717	5.36%	census
1990	638,800	-2.18%	census
2000	642,200	0.53%	census
2010	672,591	4.52%	census
2011	685,225	1.84%	estimation process
2012	701,176	2.27%	estimation process
2013	722,036	2.89%	estimation process
2014	737,401	2.08%	estimation process
2015	754,066	2.21%	estimation process
2016	754,434	0.05%	estimation process
2017	754,942	0.07%	estimation process
2018	758,080	0.41%	estimation process
2019	762,062	0.52%	estimation process
2020	765,309	0.42%	estimation process

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People born in North Dakota (69)

People born in North Dakota, including actress Ann Sothern, Canadian track and field athlete Ethel Catherwood, composer James Ployhar, .

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Lawrence Welk (American musician, bandleader, and impresario) he was born in 11/03/1903
Fred M. MacLean (set decorator) he was born in 09/07/1898
Frederic Knudtson (American film editor) he was born in 09/04/1906
Patrick E. Haggerty (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1914
William Theodore Mulloy (Catholic bishop) he was born in 09/11/1892
Rhoda Janzen (Poet and memoirist) she was born in 01/01/2000
Walter Richard Miles (American psychologist) he was born in 01/01/1885
William Jennings Gardner (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach, college athletics administrator, law-enforcement agent (1884-1965)) he was born in 23/01/1884
Carl Ben Eielson (American aviator and explorer) he was born in 20/01/1897
Dorothy Adams (American actress (1900-1988)) she was born in 08/01/1900
Larry Watson (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1947
Malachi Ritscher (American musician) he was born in 13/01/1954
Dave Bickler (American singer) he was born in 01/03/1953
Elinor Denniston (American author who wrote under a number of pseudonyms) she was born in 20/09/1900
Annie Herring (American singer) she was born in 22/09/1945
Bob Stenehjem (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1952
Carol Thurston (American actress) she was born in 27/09/1920
Charles F. Wald (United States Air Force General) he was born in 01/01/1948

North Dakota Counties (more)

Cass County

county in Minnesota, United States

Burleigh County

county in North Dakota, United States

Grand Forks County

county in North Dakota, United States

County Name	Population
Cass County	183,904
Burleigh County	96,212
Grand Forks County	69,481
Ward County	68,466
Williams County	38,700
Stark County	32,107
Morton County	31,503
Stutsman County	20,498
Richland County	16,156
McKenzie County	15,242
Rolette County	14,165
Ramsey County	11,388
Mountrail County	10,502
Walsh County	10,437
Barnes County	10,402
McLean County	9,416