North Dakota Demographics

A map of North Dakota's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	641,520	636,160	81.7%	81.7%
Native American/Other	36,798	40,072	4.7%	5.1%
Hispanic	36,575	33,412	4.7%	4.3%
Multiracial	31,171	30,248	4.0%	3.9%
Black	25,923	26,152	3.3%	3.4%
Asian	12,854	13,050	1.6%	1.7%

North Dakota has an estimated population of 784,841, a less than 1% change from the 779,094 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Dakota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Dakota is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Dakota, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Dakota is ranked the 47th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. North Dakota was ranked the 47th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

North Dakota's White Population

641,520 residents of North Dakota, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 7th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.7%.

North Dakota is more White than neighboring South Dakota (79.8% White), Nebraska (75.3% White), Minnesota (75.9% White), and Wyoming (81.4% White). North Dakota is less White than neighboring Iowa (82.3% White),

North Dakota's Black Population

25,923 residents of North Dakota, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 39th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

North Dakota is more Black than neighboring South Dakota (2.1% Black), and Wyoming (0.8% Black). North Dakota is less Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.6% Black), Minnesota (6.9% Black). and Iowa (3.8% Black).

North Dakota's Asian Population

12,854 residents of North Dakota, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 41st in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

North Dakota is more Asian than neighboring South Dakota (1.4% Asian), and Wyoming (0.8% Asian). North Dakota is less Asian than neighboring Nebraska (2.6% Asian), Minnesota (5.1% Asian). and Iowa (2.5% Asian).

North Dakota's Hispanic Population

36,575 residents of North Dakota, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 46th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

North Dakota is less Hispanic than neighboring South Dakota (4.8% Hispanic). Nebraska (12.7% Hispanic). Minnesota (6.4% Hispanic). Wyoming (10.7% Hispanic). and Iowa (7.3% Hispanic).

North Dakota's Native American/Other Population

36,798 residents of North Dakota, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 7th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

North Dakota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nebraska (1% Native American/Other), Minnesota (1.2% Native American/Other), Wyoming (2.4% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.6% Native American/Other). North Dakota is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Dakota (7.5% Native American/Other),

North Dakota's Multiracial Population

31,171 residents of North Dakota, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, North Dakota is 33rd in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, North Dakota's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

North Dakota is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebraska (3.8% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.5% Multiracial). North Dakota is less Multiracial than neighboring South Dakota (4.4% Multiracial), and Minnesota (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.