Mexico
Top origin
Nepal, Somalia
Other leading origins
37,000
Foreign-born residents
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 4.7 | 13.9 |
National ranking
How states rank by share of immigrants from asia.
| #1 | Rhode Island | 160,000 |
| #2 | South Dakota | 42,000 |
| #3 | Delaware | 111 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 62% |
| #5 | New Jersey | 45% |
| #6 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #7 | Ohio | 41% |
| #8 | Virginia | 41% |
| #9 | Michigan | 40% |
| #10 | Vermont | 40 |
| #11 | Colorado | 38% |
| #12 | Illinois | 36% |
| #13 | Oregon | 33% |
| #14 | Wisconsin | 30% |
| #15 | Georgia | 28% |
| #16 | North Carolina | 27% |
| #17 | Florida | 25% |
| #18 | Montana | 19.5% |
| #19 | Minnesota | 15% |
| #20 | New Hampshire | 15% |
| #21 | Maine | 3.1% |
| #22 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #23 | Utah | 0 |
| #24 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
North Dakota's immigrant communities trace largely to Mexico, Nepal, and Somalia, shaped by agricultural labor needs and refugee resettlement programs in Fargo and Grand Forks.
Did you know?
- Nepali and Somali communities in North Dakota grew substantially through refugee resettlement programs.
- Mexican immigrants have long supported the state's agricultural workforce.