North Dakota population by race
The table below shows North Dakota's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 656,425 | 84.50% |
| Black or African American | 25,233 | 3.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36,284 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 12,474 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,459 | 0.19% |
| Some other race | 10,705 | 1.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34,294 | 4.41% |
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North Dakota population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; North Dakota has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that North Dakota's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of North Dakota population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.50% are white, 3.25% are Black or African American, 4.67% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.61% are Asian, 0.19% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.38% are some other race and 4.41% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
North Dakota population by race.
The largest racial group in North Dakota is White with a population of 656,425 (84.50% of the total population).
North Dakota 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in North Dakota is White with a population of 656,425 (84.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 34,294 (4.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of North Dakota
By ethnicity, 33,189 (4.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 743,685 (95.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in North Dakota, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 644,419 (86.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
North Dakota Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of North Dakota's Non-Hispanic population.
North Dakota Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 644,419 | 86.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 24,882 | 3.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 34,275 | 4.61% |
| Asian alone | 12,380 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,449 | 0.19% |
| Some other race alone | 1,651 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24,629 | 3.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in North Dakota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,915 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
North Dakota Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of North Dakota's Hispanic population.
North Dakota Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19,915 | 60.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,439 | 13.37% |
| Cuban | 353 | 1.06% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,482 | 25.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of North Dakota is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.27% of North Dakota population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in North Dakota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,915 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does North Dakota have?
North Dakota has 25,233 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in North Dakota is Black.
What is the largest minority group in North Dakota?
With 95.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in North Dakota.
That being said, with a 4.67% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in North Dakota.
What is the majority race in North Dakota?
With a population of 656,425 (84.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in North Dakota.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in North Dakota, with 4.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates