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North Dakota rankings

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Fargo (131,627 residents)Bismarck (75,556 residents)Grand Forks (59,042 residents)Minot (47,791 residents)West Fargo (40,094 residents)Williston (28,056 residents)Dickinson (25,357 residents)Mandan (24,522 residents)Jamestown (15,787 residents)Wahpeton (8,010 residents)Devils Lake (7,308 residents)Valley City (6,541 residents)Watford City (6,039 residents)Minot AFB (4,878 residents)Horace (4,588 residents)Lincoln (4,381 residents)Grafton (4,102 residents)Beulah (3,040 residents)Casselton (2,953 residents)New Town (2,721 residents)Rugby (2,481 residents)Hazen (2,453 residents)Lisbon (2,259 residents)Bottineau (2,205 residents)Carrington (2,168 residents)Stanley (2,097 residents)Grand Forks AFB (1,987 residents)Mayville (1,976 residents)Oakes (1,858 residents)Langdon (1,782 residents)
Map of North Dakota: the 30 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in North Dakota

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in North Dakota

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in North Dakota

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in North Dakota

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in North Dakota

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in North Dakota

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in North Dakota

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in North Dakota

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in North Dakota

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in North Dakota

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best North Dakota metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best North Dakota metro areas for fast food and counter workers

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Best North Dakota metro areas for registered nurses

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Best North Dakota metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best North Dakota metro areas for general and operations managers

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Best North Dakota metro areas for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

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Best North Dakota metro areas for cashiers

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Best North Dakota metro areas for office clerks, general

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Best North Dakota metro areas for home health and personal care aides

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Best North Dakota metro areas for nursing assistants

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Best North Dakota metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best North Dakota metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

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Best North Dakota metro areas for customer service representatives

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Best North Dakota metro areas for teaching assistants, except postsecondary

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Best North Dakota metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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