North Dakota’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year, reaching a record 799,358 residents as of July 1, 2025, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. “North Dakota continues to see steady growth and attract new residents as one of the best places to live, work and raise a family,” Armstrong said. North Dakota was just 642 people short of the 800,000 mark in the July estimate, Haarstad said. “At current growth rates, North Dakota likely crossed this milestone in August 2025,” he said. Get our free mobile appNorth Dakota ranked 14th nationally for per capita population growth, expanding about 50% faster than the national average.