North Dakota
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North Dakota
The Peace Garden State features mostly plains and prairies. Known for agricultural production and oil extraction with low population density.
Capital: Bismarck
Population: 0.78 million
Electoral Votes: 3
Governor: Doug Burgum (Republican)
Largest City: Fargo
State Website: nd.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 11/2/1889
Minimum Wage: $7.25
Motto: “Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable”
Nickname: The Peace Garden State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 35.2 years
Male: 51.3%
Female: 48.7%
Economic Data
Average Income: $65,609
Income Rank: 20
Poverty Rate: 10.6%
Annual Budget: $8 billion
Largest Private Employer: Sanford Health
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $246,700
Average Rent: $856
Property Tax Rate: 0.98%
Home Owners: 61.8%
Renters: 38.2%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 92.5%
Some College: 34%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 8.2%
Education Ranking: 14
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 12
Crime Rate: 295.4 per 100k
Population Density: 11.3 per sq mi
