North Dakota Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in North Dakota?

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 81.7% of the total population.

Q: Is North Dakota becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for North Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 32.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for North Dakota

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North Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

784,841

Diversity Score

32.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

81.7%%

North Dakota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

North Dakota Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of North Dakota has increased significantly.

North Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	641,520	81.7%
Hispanic or Latino	36,575	4.7%
Native American	33,204	4.2%
Two or More Races	31,171	4.0%
Black / African American	25,923	3.3%
Asian	12,854	1.6%
Other Race	2,643	0.3%
Pacific Islander	951	0.1%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for North Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 81.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for North Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 32.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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