West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND

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2023 Population

110,035

0.344% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

1.18% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.5%

8.36% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$83,159

4.14% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$244,700

3.21% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

51,387

50.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND had a population of 110k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $83,159. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND grew from 109,658 to 110,035, a 0.344% increase and its median household income grew from $79,854 to $83,159, a 4.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (79%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), White (Hispanic) (3.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%).

8.31% of the households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are Williston State College (355 degrees awarded in 2022), Dickinson State University (340 degrees), and Sitting Bull College (70 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was $244,700, and the homeownership rate was 63%.

Most people in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was 2 cars per household.

West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND borders Eastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT, North Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND, Bismarck & Mandan Cities PUMA, ND, East Central North Dakota--Jamestown City PUMA, ND, West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, and Lakota Region PUMA, SD.

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Population & Diversity

West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.73% of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND residents were born outside of the country (5.2k people).

In 2023, there were 14.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.9k people) in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.93k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are Spanish (4,108 households), Other Native Languages of North America (750 households), and German (592 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,271

Women

48.5%

56,530

Men

51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,801 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.9k ± 220
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.93k ± 444
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.99k ± 575

7.58%

Hispanic Population

8.34k people

7.58% of the people in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are hispanic (8.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,087 ± 805 people
Philippines
653 ± 626 people
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
608 ± 604 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was Mexico, the natal country of 1,087 West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND residents, followed by Philippines with 653 and Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) with 608.

Foreign-Born Population

4.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

4.76%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.22k people

As of 2023, 4.73% of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND residents (5.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was 4.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,108 households (4.08%)
Other Native Languages of North America
750 households (0.744%)
German
592 households (0.588%)

8.31% of the households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was Spanish. 4.08% of the households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,973 ± 475
Vietnam
1,410 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
983 ± 246

West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND employs 51.4k people. The largest industries in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are Construction (4,368 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,952 people), and Support activities for mining (2,973 people), and the highest paying industries are Veterinary services ($227,528), Oil & gas extraction ($158,391), and Offices of dentists ($156,326).

Males in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,693. The income inequality in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,937

Women

43.4%

58,619

Men

56.6%

The workforce of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND in 2020 was 103,556 people, with 43.4% woman, and 56.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND.

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Occupations

51.4k

2022 Value

−50.5%

1 Year decline

± −50.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND declined at a rate of −50.5%, from 104k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,847 people), Other managers (1,494 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.4k

2022 Value

−50.5%

1 Year decline

± −50.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND declined at a rate of −50.5%, from 104k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, are Construction (4,368 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,952 people), and Support activities for mining (2,973 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, though some of these residents may live in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,044

Median earning men ± $3,070

$39,390

Median earning women ± $1,902

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,528), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,556), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,780).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($68,618), Wholesale Trade ($63,929), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,967).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Education

In 2022, universities in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND awarded 765 degrees. The student population of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,102 male students and 1,552 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are White (525 and 72.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (70 and 9.71%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 7.49%), and Two or More Races (35 and 4.85%).

The largest universities in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND by number of degrees awarded are Williston State College (355 and 46.4%), Dickinson State University (340 and 44.4%), and Sitting Bull College (70 and 9.15%).

The most popular majors in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (172 and 22.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 and 8.24%), and General Business Administration & Management (52 and 6.8%).

The median tuition cost in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND for a public four year colleges is $5,535 for in-state students and $6,585 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,654 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,654 students enrolled in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,732 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
172 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
29 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Williston State College
355 degrees awarded
Dickinson State University
340 degrees awarded
Sitting Bull College
70 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williston State College with 355 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 297 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, which is 0.635 times less than the 468 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 525 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 70 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,535) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.826% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.995% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.4k), Some college (17.7k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was $244,700 in 2023, which is 0.807 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $237,100 to $244,700, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND is 63%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND is $83,159. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was Bismarck & Mandan Cities PUMA, ND with a value of $84,029, followed by West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND and North Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $83,159 and $79,865.

Housing

Property

$244,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,256

$27,565

Median Property Taxes

±$1,132

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63%

Homeownership

2023

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63% of the housing units in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was Bismarck & Mandan Cities PUMA, ND with a value of $84,029, followed by West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND and North Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $83,159 and $79,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,159

Median Household Income

± $2,840

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,709

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.8k households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND grew to $83,159 from the previous year's value of $79,854.

The following chart displays the households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2022 Wage GINI in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND

In 2022, the income inequality in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.18%)
Worked At Home (6.38%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.18%) and those who worked at home (6.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND (12.4k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.5% of the population of West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 9.03% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0.883% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Montana see 1210 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1215 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1355 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota and Montana.

1,286 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

1,210 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,210 patients per year. This represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1,215 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Dakota and Montana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

55.3%

Employer Coverage

9.03%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

0.883%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND declined by 8.82% from 11.5% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.