Population Bulletins
Up one level- N.D. Has Increase in Voting-age Residents
- Approximately 80 percent of North Dakota’s elderly (65 and older) voted in 2004, compared with 52 percent of those 18 to 24.
- N.D. Ranks Well in Child Well-being, But Concerns Exist
- While 14 percent of North Dakota children live in families with incomes below the official poverty level, many more children are in need of financial assistance.
- Number of N.D. Business Establishments and Employees Continues to Grow
- The total annual business payroll in North Dakota was $8.4 billion in 2006.
- North Dakota Tax Filers Receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit Rose in 2005
- In 2005 (latest figures available), 13 percent of all North Dakota tax filers claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- North Dakota ACT Scores Rise, But Few Students Ready for College
- An analysis of North Dakota ACT scores reveals a disparity in college readiness by gender, race and county.
- North Dakota’s Population Grows Due to More Births and Less Out-migration
- As of July 1, 2007, the state’s population totaled 639,715, up from 637,460 in July 1, 2006.
- North Dakota’s Population Reflects Modest Growth in 2007
- The county level population estimates show some very positive news for North Dakota.
- North Dakota’s Poverty Rate Increases Slightly in 2005
- Certain populations in North Dakota are harder hit by poverty than others.
- North Dakota Shows Continued Growth in Average Compensation Per Job
- The average compensation per job in North Dakota rose in 2006.
- Federal Dollars to North Dakota Up in 2005
- North Dakota continues to pull in significant federal dollars to fund an increasingly diverse set of changes and opportunities.
- North Dakota Housing Units Continue to Rise Despite Little Change in Population
- Current estimates reveal a continuing rise in North Dakota’s established housing trend.
- Racial Diversity in North Dakota Continues to Rise
- The racial minority population in North Dakota grew 13.8 percent from 2000 through 2006.
- North Dakota Dependency Ratio Expected to Increase
- A decline in North Dakota’s youth during the past couple of decades, combined with the bulk of baby boomers moving through the prime labor force, has resulted in a declining dependency ratio (fewer dependents per worker).
- North Dakota Ranks Well Nationally in Child Well-being, But Areas of Concern Exist
- North Dakota ranks eighth best in the nation on child well-being indicators.
- North Dakota Shows Growth in Average Compensation Per Job
- While job compensation in North Dakota is experiencing consistent and positive growth, the average compensation of $37,635 earned in North Dakota still lags behind most states.
- Numbers of North Dakota Business Establishments and Business Employees Grew in 2005
- Total payroll for North Dakota businesses was $7.8 billion in 2005, up 28.4 percent from $6.1 billion in 2000.
- North Dakota's Population Sees Slight Growth Despite Net Out-migration
- As of July 1, 2006, the state's population totaled 635,867, an increase of 1,262 people since July 1, 2005.
- North Dakota's Population Reflects Modest Growth in 2006
- North Dakota's population grew in 15 counties from 2005 to 2006.
- Fewer than 1 in 4 ACT-tested N.D. High School Graduates College-ready
- The key to improving college readiness is encouraging students to take more courses.
- North Dakota’s Poverty Rate Sees Little Change in 2004
- Certain populations in North Dakota are harder hit by poverty than others.
