In 2007, N.D. had 8.7 percent of employed residents working more than one job.

["Since 1994, North Dakota has ranked among the top nine states with the highest multiple job-holding rates in the nation.", ""]

Since 2004, crude oil production in North Dakota has grown an average of 16.9 percent per year.

In 1950, North Dakota’s average household size was 3.7 people, compared with 2.3 people in 2007.

["The majority of North Dakota businesses (with paid employees) saw a decrease in the number of employees from 2008 to 2009.", ""]

While North Dakota’s overall child poverty rate ranks well nationally, poverty continues to be an issue for many children in North Dakota.

North Dakota ranks 12th best in the nation on child well-being indicators, slipping from its typical spot among the top 10 states.

["Seventy-one percent of ACT-tested 2010 North Dakota high school graduates were ready for college English, 48 percent for math, 56 percent for reading and 31 ...

The average North Dakota composite ACT score in 2009 was 21.5 out of a possible 36.