35.7
Median Age
330,000
Households
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78 | 78.4 |
National ranking
How states rank by birth rate.
| #1 | New York | 205,000 |
| #2 | South Dakota | 11,200 |
| #3 | Rhode Island | 10,300 |
| #4 | Vermont | 47 |
| #5 | Wyoming | 41 |
| #6 | Utah | 12.8 |
| #7 | Louisiana | 12.5 |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 12.3 |
| #9 | Kentucky | 11.6 |
| #10 | Indiana | 11.4 |
| #11 | Georgia | 11.4 |
| #12 | Tennessee | 11.3 |
| #13 | Missouri | 11.1 |
| #14 | North Carolina | 11.1 |
| #15 | Arizona | 11 |
| #16 | Virginia | 10.9 |
| #17 | Ohio | 10.8 |
| #18 | New Mexico | 10.7 |
| #19 | Minnesota | 10.6 |
| #20 | New Jersey | 10.5 |
| #21 | Delaware | 10.5 |
| #22 | Illinois | 10.4 |
| #23 | Colorado | 10.3 |
| #24 | Wisconsin | 10.2 |
| #25 | Michigan | 10.2 |
| #26 | Washington | 10.2 |
| #27 | Pennsylvania | 10 |
| #28 | Florida | 9.9 |
| #29 | Montana | 9.9 |
| #30 | Massachusetts | 9.8 |
| #31 | Oregon | 9.3 |
| #32 | New Hampshire | 8.2 |
| #33 | Maine | 8.1 |
Overview
Births in North Dakota continue to outpace deaths, contributing modestly to overall population growth alongside net migration tied to the state's energy and agricultural economies.
Did you know?
- North Dakota's relatively young workforce, drawn by the energy sector, supports a stable birth rate.
- Fargo and Bismarck hospitals handle the largest share of the state's births.