Cup of Data

March 2024 Newsletter

Compass Points 2024, ND Compass’ signature publication sponsored by Dakota Medical Foundation, continues to capture the current state of North Dakota, how North Dakota fares in relation to other states, and measures of progress over time in key topic areas. The goal of this publication is to provide data and analysis to better identify and build understanding about the issues and opportunities facing the state of North Dakota. This month's article highlights the notable trends and data points that appear in the newly released Compass Points.

Read the Article.

Explore the NEW Compass Points.

Something to Sip on.

Over the past two decades, the number of older adults (age 65 and older) in North Dakota who are employed has more than doubled, from 12,956 in 2000 to 27,715 in 2022. North Dakota has consistently surpassed the national average since 2010 in terms of its proportion of older adults who remain in the workforce. In 2022, 21 percent of the state’s older adult population was employed, compared to 18 percent nationwide.

Find more details.

Perk Up Your Knowledge.

Reading proficiency by the end of third grade is often a predictor for future academic and life success. Third graders make the leap from “learning to read” to "reading to learn" -- to gain information and think critically in all other subject areas.

What percentage of ND third graders did not meet reading expectations by the end of third grade in 2023?

a)    25 percent

b)    45 percent

c)    60 percent

d)    70 percent

Browse More Education Data.