New U.S. Census Bureau numbers suggests North Dakota’s population reached a new all-time high of 779,261 residents as of July 1, 2022.
That’s an increase of 4,313 residents from last year’s estimate and is 167 residents more than the official 2020 count. North Dakota was among 32 states that saw their population estimates increase this year.
Estimates are reported as of July 1 of each year, in addition to the official 10-year census.
North Dakota retains its status as the 47th most populous state, just ahead of Alaska and behind South Dakota.
Since 2010, North Dakota has been among the nation’s fastest-growing states, estimated to have grown by more than 16% since 2010. Only six states – Idaho, Utah, Texas, Florida, Nevada and Colorado – are estimated to have grown by a higher percentage since 2010.
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Governor Doug Burgum:
“It’s encouraging to see a record number of people taking advantage of the abundant opportunities in North Dakota and experiencing our excellent quality of life. Even with this population growth, we continue to face major workforce challenges, and we look forward to working with state lawmakers when they convene in January to make North Dakota even more attractive to families and workers, including supporting child care and eliminating income tax for the majority of North Dakotans.”
ND Census Data Manager:
“The release from the Census Bureau shows the rate of out-migration declining since 2020, when the pandemic negatively impacted the state. North Dakota remains fortunate to have a strong natural rate (more births than deaths) while nearly half the states experienced a natural decline.”
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