Once every decade, the federal government conducts a census of the entire population of the United States. Many federal, state, and local programs are funded based on the data collected for the census.  When people respond to the census, they help their community obtain its fair share of the federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs. 

The 2020 Census Count is underway. It is critically important that every person in our state is counted, including those at risk of being missed.

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There are 357 incorporated cities in North Dakota with population ranging from 4 in Russo to 124,844 in Fargo (according to 2018 U.S. Census Population and Housing Estimates Program).

Out of the 357 cities, how many of them have a population over 500?

Most of data we present on North Dakota Compass comes from census data. We update it often but it is our collective responsibility to make sure that the data is as accurate as possible. 

To ensure that, complete the Census 2020 form. 

AGING

• Disability (1 chart) 

EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Children with working parents (2 charts)
• Preschool enrollment (1 chart)

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Age (1 chart)
• Disability (1 chart) 
• Population (8 charts)

HEALTH

• Health care coverage (1 chart)

HOUSING

• Homeownership rate (1 chart)

WORKFORCE

• Educational attainment (1 chart)
• Proportion of adults working (1 chart)

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