The North Dakota State Data Center, housed in the Department of Commerce, serves as the state's primary source for demographic information and official liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau, managing population estimates, projections, and census-related programs statewide.
If you need more in-depth information than the resources found here, please contact Nigel Haarstad, State Demographer, 701-328-5394.
 Profile of North Dakota published by the U.S. Census Bureau that explores characteristics of the state along a variety of dimensions, such as demographics, housing, economy, and more. |  Main Census Bureau page for state population estimates based on the 2020 Decennial Census and birth, mortality, and migration data for subsequent years. |
 Social indicators project maintained by the Center for Social Research at North Dakota State University. Provides information and tracks trends related to topic areas such as children and youth, economy, health, housing, and workforce. |  Landing page for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis's Income Distributions and Dynamics dataset. The page includes data and visualizations on income distributions across the U.S. and different population segments. |
 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services page for vital records, including historical summary statistics related to births and mortality. |
Curated Population Datasets
Access data on North Dakota’s population. Use these files to explore changes over time and understand the demographics of our communities.
American Community Survey population estimates for high-level demographic categories (e.g., sex, disability, etc.).
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
Select statistics from the American Community Survey related to North Dakota households.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
American Community Survey population estimates for select age categories.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
Population estimates from the American Community Survey for Census race categories.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
Select statistics from the American Community Survey on the size of North Dakota’s veteran population.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
American Community Survey population estimates broken down by language spoken at home.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
American Community Survey estimates breaking down the population 25 years and over by highest level of educational attainment.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
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