North Dakota Population Density: 11.25 People per Square Mile (2020)

North Dakota Population Density: 11.25 People per Square Mile (2020)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census, North Dakota had:

• Population: 779,094
• Land area: 69,001 sq mi (178,712 km²)
• Density: 11.25 persons/sq mi (4.34 persons/km²)

Ranking

This makes North Dakota the 4th least densely populated state, after:

1. Alaska (1.3/sq mi)
2. Wyoming (6.0/sq mi)
3. South Dakota (11.0/sq mi — slightly lower)

Context

• Population is concentrated in the east (Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks).
• Western oil patch (Bakken) saw growth 2010–2020 but remains sparse.
• Density is far below the U.S. average (93.8/sq mi in 2020).