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North Dakota State Hub

U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.

Key links for North Dakota

All state demographics Live election results Notable races State of the Nation map Election FAQ

Census demographic snapshot

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).

Population

776,874

Rank 47 of 51 · 1 = largest population

ACS 5-year total

Population density

11.3 people/sq mi

Rank 48 of 51 · 1 = densest

ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)

Pop. change (17→22)

+4.2%

Rank 15 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth

ACS total population comparison

Female / male

48.6% / 51.4%

Share of total population

Median household income

$73,959

Rank 21 of 51 · 1 = highest median income

Below poverty

10.8%

Rank 17 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate

ACS profile, all people

Hispanic or Latino

4.3%

Any race

White (NH)

83%

Not Hispanic or Latino

Black (NH)

3.2%

Asian (NH)

1.6%

AIAN (NH)

4.4%

American Indian & Alaska Native alone

Two+ races (NH)

3.2%

Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).

Sources:American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2022)American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2017) — population baseline for change data.census.gov tables Tax Foundation (state-local tax burden, 2022)

Why this state votes this way

Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.

North Dakota's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.

What often shows up in coverage

Solid population growth (near 4.2% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 83% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.

These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.

Presidential voting history

How North Dakota has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).

Context & notes

Northern Plains Republican stronghold with small-population politics and energy-sector economics in the foreground.

Farm and rural themes dominate national narratives about the electorate.

Results by year

2024

Democratic

Kamala Harris30.51%

Republican

Donald Trump66.96%

Two-party margin

R+36.4

2020

Democratic

Joe Biden31.76%

Republican

Donald Trump65.11%

Two-party margin

R+33.3

2016

Democratic

Hillary Clinton27.23%

Republican

Donald Trump62.96%

Two-party margin

R+35.7

2012

Democratic

Barack Obama38.70%

Republican

Mitt Romney58.32%

Two-party margin

R+19.6

2008

Democratic

Barack Obama44.62%

Republican

John McCain53.25%

Two-party margin

R+8.6

2004

Democratic

John Kerry35.50%

Republican

George W. Bush62.86%

Two-party margin

R+27.4

2000

Democratic

Al Gore33.06%

Republican

George W. Bush60.66%

Two-party margin

R+27.6

1996

Democratic

Bill Clinton40.13%

Republican

Bob Dole46.94%

Two-party margin

R+6.8

1992

Democratic

Bill Clinton32.18%

Republican

George H. W. Bush44.22%

Two-party margin

R+12.0

1988

Democratic

Michael Dukakis42.97%

Republican

George H. W. Bush56.03%

Two-party margin

R+13.1

1984

Democratic

Walter Mondale33.80%

Republican

Ronald Reagan64.84%

Two-party margin

R+31.0

1980

Democratic

Jimmy Carter26.30%

Republican

Ronald Reagan64.33%

Two-party margin

R+38.0

Presidential nominees, vote shares, and two-party margins in North Dakota by year
Year	Democratic	Republican	Two-party margin
2024	Kamala Harris30.51%	Donald Trump66.96%	R+36.4
2020	Joe Biden31.76%	Donald Trump65.11%	R+33.3
2016	Hillary Clinton27.23%	Donald Trump62.96%	R+35.7
2012	Barack Obama38.70%	Mitt Romney58.32%	R+19.6
2008	Barack Obama44.62%	John McCain53.25%	R+8.6
2004	John Kerry35.50%	George W. Bush62.86%	R+27.4
2000	Al Gore33.06%	George W. Bush60.66%	R+27.6
1996	Bill Clinton40.13%	Bob Dole46.94%	R+6.8
1992	Bill Clinton32.18%	George H. W. Bush44.22%	R+12.0
1988	Michael Dukakis42.97%	George H. W. Bush56.03%	R+13.1
1984	Walter Mondale33.80%	Ronald Reagan64.84%	R+31.0
1980	Jimmy Carter26.30%	Ronald Reagan64.33%	R+38.0

Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.

2024 presidential map (State of the Nation)

Notable races involving North Dakota

No seeded race cards are available for North Dakota yet. Check back as coverage expands.

U.S. Congress (North Dakota)

119th Congress

U.S. Senate

Caucus split

0D:2R

John HoevenR
Senior senator
John Henry Hoeven III is an American politician and banker serving as the senior U.S.
Kevin CramerR
Junior senator
Kevin John Cramer is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator for North Dakota since 2019.

U.S. House delegation

Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).

Seat split

0D:1R

Governor

Chief executive of North Dakota's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).

Kelly ArmstrongR

Governor

Kelly Michael Armstrong is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2024 as the 34th governor of North Dakota.