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.
 Job-to-Job Flows (J2J) is a set of U.S. Census Bureau statistics on job mobility across the United States. It includes data on the job-to-job transition rate, hires and separations, earnings changes due to job changes, and characteristics of origin and destination jobs. These statistics are available at national, state, and metropolitan area levels. Users can narrow the tool's view to North Dakota or specific areas within the state. |  OnTheMap is a U.S. Census Bureau web-based mapping and reporting application that shows where workers are employed and where they live. It also includes data on age, earnings, industry distributions, race, ethnicity, educational attainment, and sex. While the tool is national in scope, users can focus the data view on specific communities within North Dakota. |
 The Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI), provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, are a set of economic indicators including employment, job creation, earnings, and employment flows. QWI data can be analyzed based on detailed firm characteristics (geography, industry, age, size) and worker demographics (sex, age, education, race, ethnicity). Users can explore data for North Dakota or specific areas within the state by navigating the QWI Explorer. |  This data, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, includes monthly unemployment rate statistics. Users can explore national, state, and local area unemployment data through the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) map. By navigating the tool, users can focus on North Dakota or specific counties within the state. |
 North Dakota's Labor Market Information home page maintained by Job Service North Dakota. |  Curated datasets maintained by Job Service North Dakota based off data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program. |
 Ten-year projection of future job demand in North Dakota by industry and occupation. Produced by Job Service North Dakota and updated annually. |  Statistics on online job openings posted by employers and active resumes posted by job candidates in Job Service North Dakota's online labor exchange system. Produced by Job Service North Dakota and updated monthly. |
Curated Workforce Data Sets
Access data on North Dakota’s workforce, including the size of the labor force, employment rates, breakdowns of the civilian employed population by industry, and educational attainment among adults. Use these files to evaluate employment trends, discover opportunities across industries, and understand how educational backgrounds shape the state’s labor market.
American Community Survey estimates for the size of the labor force and employment rates.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
American Community Survey estimates breaking down the civilian employed population by industry.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
American Community Survey estimates of the population 25 years old and over broken down by highest level of educational attainment.
Available geographies: State, County, Legislative District
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