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Population Statistics

State Population
635,867
Top County Populations
Cass 132,525 Burleigh 75,384 Grand Forks 65,435
Ward 55,270 Morton 25,754 Stark 22,167
Top City Populations
Fargo 91,484 Bismark 56,344 Grand Forks 48,618
Minot 35,424 Mandan 16,718 Dickinson 16,010
Source: 2006 U.S. Census Data Estimate; 2000 U.S. Census

About North Dakota

  • Capital: Bismark
  • Nickname: Peace Garden State
  • Area: 68,976 square miles, 17th largest
  • Statehood: 39th state; admitted November 2, 1889
  • Total Interstate Mileage: 571.13 miles
  • Highest Point: White Butte (3,506 feet above sea level)
  • Home of the geographical center of North America:: Rugby (Pierce County)
  • Agriculture: sugar beets, wheat, cattle, barley, sunflowers, milk