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Population density in North Dakota

Population density in North Dakota was 4.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.7% from 2024. That is the 48th highest of 51 states in 2025.

2025, inhabitants per km²4.5
Change on 2024+0.7%
Rank48th of 51US states ranked
Series high4.52025
Series low4.42021

Population density in North Dakota, 2020 to 2025

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4.354.384.44.434.454.482020202120222023202420252020: 4.4 inhabitants per km²2021: 4.4 inhabitants per km²2022: 4.4 inhabitants per km²2023: 4.4 inhabitants per km²2024: 4.4 inhabitants per km²2025: 4.5 inhabitants per km²
inhabitants per km². Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-09, published 2026-03-26.
All 6 values
Periodinhabitants per km²
20254.5
20244.4
20234.4
20224.4
20214.4
20204.4

Compared with United States

Place2025
North Dakota4.5
United States37.3

Rankings

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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What is the population density in North Dakota?

Population density in North Dakota was 4.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.7% from 2024. That is the 48th highest of 51 states in 2025.

Where does this figure come from?

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.

What was the highest population density in North Dakota?

4.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, the highest value since 2020 in this series.

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