The county level population estimates show some very positive news for North Dakota.

The population grew in 18 counties from 2007 to 2008.

Certain populations in North Dakota continue to struggle with higher than average poverty rates.

Certain populations in North Dakota are harder hit by poverty than others.

The percentage of North Dakota children ages 0 to 17 living in poverty was estimated at 14.1 percent in 2009.

The data indicate that residents live longer and self-report a healthier quality of life than those living in other parts of the U.S.

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