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Most diverse counties in North Dakota
The United States has a longstanding reputation as being a melting pot (or salad bowl), with its diversity manifesting itself across many different demographics. However, some places across the country are notably more heterogeneous than others.
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in North Dakota using data from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest Simpson's diversity index score. Simpson's diversity index measures community diversity on a scale of 0 (least diverse) to 1 (most diverse), more on the calculation can be read here.
Think you know which counties in your home state might be the most diverse? Keep reading to see if your predictions are correct.
#50. Wells County
- Index: 0.042
- Total population: 3,976
- White: 97.9% (3,892)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (9)
- Asian: 0.2% (9)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (60)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (6)
- Total population: 3,976
- White: 97.9% (3,892)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (9)
- Asian: 0.2% (9)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (60)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (6)
#49. Billings County
- Index: 0.057
- Total population: 922
- White: 97.1% (895)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (11)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (16)
- Total population: 922
- White: 97.1% (895)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0% (0)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (11)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (16)
#48. McHenry County
- Index: 0.059
- Total population: 5,878
- White: 97.0% (5,700)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (21)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (65)
- Asian: 0.4% (23)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (56)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (13)
- Total population: 5,878
- White: 97.0% (5,700)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (21)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (65)
- Asian: 0.4% (23)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (56)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (13)
#47. Renville County
- Index: 0.062
- Total population: 2,442
- White: 96.8% (2,364)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (6)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (3)
- Asian: 0.2% (5)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (14)
- Total population: 2,442
- White: 96.8% (2,364)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (6)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (3)
- Asian: 0.2% (5)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (14)
#46. Dickey County
- Index: 0.067
- Total population: 4,938
- White: 96.6% (4,769)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (65)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (63)
- Asian: 0.2% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (30)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
- Total population: 4,938
- White: 96.6% (4,769)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (65)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (63)
- Asian: 0.2% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (30)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
#45. Nelson County
- Index: 0.067
- Total population: 2,894
- White: 96.5% (2,794)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (9)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (29)
- Some other Race: 2.0% (58)
- Total population: 2,894
- White: 96.5% (2,794)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (9)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (29)
- Some other Race: 2.0% (58)
#44. Grant County
- Index: 0.068
- Total population: 2,353
- White: 96.5% (2,271)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (18)
- Asian: 1.2% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (33)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,353
- White: 96.5% (2,271)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (18)
- Asian: 1.2% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (33)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#43. LaMoure County
- Index: 0.068
- Total population: 4,125
- White: 96.5% (3,981)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (41)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (14)
- Asian: 0.2% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (59)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (22)
- Total population: 4,125
- White: 96.5% (3,981)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (41)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (14)
- Asian: 0.2% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (59)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (22)
#42. Slope County
- Index: 0.071
- Total population: 742
- White: 96.4% (715)
- Black or African American: 1.8% (13)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (5)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (9)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 742
- White: 96.4% (715)
- Black or African American: 1.8% (13)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (5)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (9)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#41. Burke County
- Index: 0.074
- Total population: 2,182
- White: 96.2% (2,099)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (15)
- Asian: 0.5% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (36)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (16)
- Total population: 2,182
- White: 96.2% (2,099)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7% (15)
- Asian: 0.5% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (36)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (16)
#40. Emmons County
- Index: 0.075
- Total population: 3,310
- White: 96.1% (3,182)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (3)
- Asian: 1.1% (36)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (84)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (5)
- Total population: 3,310
- White: 96.1% (3,182)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (3)
- Asian: 1.1% (36)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (84)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (5)
#39. Bowman County
- Index: 0.076
- Total population: 3,148
- White: 96.1% (3,026)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2% (37)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (3)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (41)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (40)
- Total population: 3,148
- White: 96.1% (3,026)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2% (37)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (3)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (41)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (40)
#38. Kidder County
- Index: 0.077
- Total population: 2,466
- White: 96.1% (2,369)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.5% (37)
- Asian: 0.2% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.3% (8)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (41)
- Total population: 2,466
- White: 96.1% (2,369)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.5% (37)
- Asian: 0.2% (6)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.3% (8)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (41)
#37. McIntosh County
- Index: 0.079
- Total population: 2,597
- White: 96.0% (2,492)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (16)
- Asian: 0.5% (13)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (17)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (45)
- Total population: 2,597
- White: 96.0% (2,492)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (16)
- Asian: 0.5% (13)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (17)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (45)
#36. Foster County
- Index: 0.079
- Total population: 3,260
- White: 95.9% (3,127)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (58)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (63)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 3,260
- White: 95.9% (3,127)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (58)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (11)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (63)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#35. Ransom County
- Index: 0.090
- Total population: 5,314
- White: 95.4% (5,067)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (43)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (30)
- Asian: 1.1% (57)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (91)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (26)
- Total population: 5,314
- White: 95.4% (5,067)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (43)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (30)
- Asian: 1.1% (57)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.7% (91)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (26)
#34. Griggs County
- Index: 0.091
- Total population: 2,409
- White: 95.3% (2,296)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (43)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (20)
- Total population: 2,409
- White: 95.3% (2,296)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (43)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (50)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (20)
#33. Cavalier County
- Index: 0.099
- Total population: 3,803
- White: 94.9% (3,609)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (55)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (69)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (68)
- Total population: 3,803
- White: 94.9% (3,609)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (55)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (69)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (68)
#32. Pembina County
- Index: 0.110
- Total population: 6,947
- White: 94.3% (6,551)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (23)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8% (197)
- Asian: 0.5% (37)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (137)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (2)
- Total population: 6,947
- White: 94.3% (6,551)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (23)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8% (197)
- Asian: 0.5% (37)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (137)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (2)
#31. Walsh County
- Index: 0.111
- Total population: 10,751
- White: 94.2% (10,130)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (44)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (233)
- Asian: 0.5% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (146)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (147)
- Total population: 10,751
- White: 94.2% (10,130)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (44)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (233)
- Asian: 0.5% (51)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (146)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (147)
#30. Sargent County
- Index: 0.112
- Total population: 3,872
- White: 94.2% (3,647)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (96)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (20)
- Asian: 0.3% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (80)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (18)
- Total population: 3,872
- White: 94.2% (3,647)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (96)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (20)
- Asian: 0.3% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (80)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (18)
#29. Adams County
- Index: 0.116
- Total population: 2,311
- White: 94.0% (2,172)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (48)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (24)
- Asian: 2.5% (58)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.4% (9)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,311
- White: 94.0% (2,172)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (48)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (24)
- Asian: 2.5% (58)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.4% (9)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#28. Barnes County
- Index: 0.119
- Total population: 10,706
- White: 93.8% (10,046)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (239)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.7% (183)
- Asian: 1.0% (109)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (7)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (106)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (16)
- Total population: 10,706
- White: 93.8% (10,046)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (239)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.7% (183)
- Asian: 1.0% (109)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (7)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (106)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (16)
#27. Pierce County
- Index: 0.119
- Total population: 4,126
- White: 93.8% (3,869)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (25)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.7% (154)
- Asian: 0.4% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (60)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
- Total population: 4,126
- White: 93.8% (3,869)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (25)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.7% (154)
- Asian: 0.4% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (60)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
#26. Traill County
- Index: 0.129
- Total population: 8,008
- White: 93.3% (7,468)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (87)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (81)
- Asian: 0.4% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (25)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (146)
- Some other Race: 2.1% (171)
- Total population: 8,008
- White: 93.3% (7,468)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (87)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (81)
- Asian: 0.4% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (25)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (146)
- Some other Race: 2.1% (171)
#25. Bottineau County
- Index: 0.133
- Total population: 6,502
- White: 93.0% (6,048)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (42)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.1% (268)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (104)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (33)
- Total population: 6,502
- White: 93.0% (6,048)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (42)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.1% (268)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (104)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (33)
#24. Richland County
- Index: 0.133
- Total population: 16,254
- White: 93.0% (15,120)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (112)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (362)
- Asian: 0.4% (62)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (447)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (151)
- Total population: 16,254
- White: 93.0% (15,120)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (112)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2% (362)
- Asian: 0.4% (62)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (447)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (151)
#23. Mercer County
- Index: 0.134
- Total population: 8,462
- White: 93.0% (7,869)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (73)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (248)
- Asian: 0.4% (38)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.3% (26)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (208)
- Total population: 8,462
- White: 93.0% (7,869)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (73)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (248)
- Asian: 0.4% (38)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.3% (26)
- Some other Race: 2.5% (208)
#22. Divide County
- Index: 0.135
- Total population: 2,335
- White: 92.9% (2,170)
- Black or African American: 3.2% (74)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (30)
- Asian: 1.2% (29)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (32)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,335
- White: 92.9% (2,170)
- Black or African American: 3.2% (74)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (30)
- Asian: 1.2% (29)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (32)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#21. Stutsman County
- Index: 0.135
- Total population: 20,965
- White: 92.9% (19,479)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (309)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6% (343)
- Asian: 0.5% (107)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (4)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (566)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (157)
- Total population: 20,965
- White: 92.9% (19,479)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (309)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6% (343)
- Asian: 0.5% (107)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (4)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (566)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (157)
#20. Golden Valley County
- Index: 0.137
- Total population: 1,845
- White: 92.7% (1,711)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (46)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.8% (88)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 1,845
- White: 92.7% (1,711)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (46)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.8% (88)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#19. Towner County
- Index: 0.146
- Total population: 2,224
- White: 92.3% (2,052)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (17)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.2% (94)
- Asian: 0.2% (4)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (57)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,224
- White: 92.3% (2,052)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (17)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.2% (94)
- Asian: 0.2% (4)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (57)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#18. Hettinger County
- Index: 0.152
- Total population: 2,547
- White: 92.0% (2,343)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8% (71)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (79)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (43)
- Total population: 2,547
- White: 92.0% (2,343)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8% (71)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (79)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (43)
#17. Eddy County
- Index: 0.165
- Total population: 2,301
- White: 91.1% (2,097)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.3% (122)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.6% (82)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,301
- White: 91.1% (2,097)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.3% (122)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.6% (82)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#16. Stark County
- Index: 0.166
- Total population: 31,081
- White: 91.2% (28,352)
- Black or African American: 2.0% (625)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (412)
- Asian: 1.2% (387)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (102)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (857)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (346)
- Total population: 31,081
- White: 91.2% (28,352)
- Black or African American: 2.0% (625)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (412)
- Asian: 1.2% (387)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.3% (102)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (857)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (346)
#15. Morton County
- Index: 0.166
- Total population: 30,868
- White: 91.2% (28,149)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (310)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (1,024)
- Asian: 0.7% (201)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (660)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (524)
- Total population: 30,868
- White: 91.2% (28,149)
- Black or African American: 1.0% (310)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (1,024)
- Asian: 0.7% (201)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (660)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (524)
#14. Oliver County
- Index: 0.173
- Total population: 1,842
- White: 90.7% (1,671)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (19)
- Asian: 1.7% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.5% (10)
- 2 or more races: 6.0% (110)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 1,842
- White: 90.7% (1,671)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (19)
- Asian: 1.7% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.5% (10)
- 2 or more races: 6.0% (110)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#13. Burleigh County
- Index: 0.176
- Total population: 94,793
- White: 90.6% (85,927)
- Black or African American: 2.3% (2,140)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.2% (3,943)
- Asian: 0.8% (734)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (89)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,742)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (218)
- Total population: 94,793
- White: 90.6% (85,927)
- Black or African American: 2.3% (2,140)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.2% (3,943)
- Asian: 0.8% (734)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (89)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,742)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (218)
#12. McLean County
- Index: 0.186
- Total population: 9,584
- White: 89.9% (8,620)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.2% (686)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (15)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (122)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (67)
- Total population: 9,584
- White: 89.9% (8,620)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (66)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.2% (686)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (15)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (122)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (67)
#11. Cass County
- Index: 0.238
- Total population: 176,975
- White: 87.0% (154,002)
- Black or African American: 5.6% (9,941)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (1,689)
- Asian: 2.9% (5,120)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (44)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (5,126)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (1,053)
- Total population: 176,975
- White: 87.0% (154,002)
- Black or African American: 5.6% (9,941)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (1,689)
- Asian: 2.9% (5,120)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (44)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (5,126)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (1,053)
#10. Ward County
- Index: 0.246
- Total population: 68,812
- White: 86.6% (59,575)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (2,653)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (1,437)
- Asian: 1.7% (1,194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (84)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (2,844)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (1,025)
- Total population: 68,812
- White: 86.6% (59,575)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (2,653)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (1,437)
- Asian: 1.7% (1,194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (84)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (2,844)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (1,025)
#9. Grand Forks County
- Index: 0.255
- Total population: 70,224
- White: 86.1% (60,439)
- Black or African American: 3.8% (2,641)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7% (1,861)
- Asian: 2.8% (1,962)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.6% (404)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,727)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (1,190)
- Total population: 70,224
- White: 86.1% (60,439)
- Black or African American: 3.8% (2,641)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7% (1,861)
- Asian: 2.8% (1,962)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.6% (404)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,727)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (1,190)
#8. Dunn County
- Index: 0.269
- Total population: 4,395
- White: 84.9% (3,731)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (75)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 9.6% (424)
- Asian: 0.8% (35)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (9)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (69)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (52)
- Total population: 4,395
- White: 84.9% (3,731)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (75)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 9.6% (424)
- Asian: 0.8% (35)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (9)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (69)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (52)
#7. Ramsey County
- Index: 0.277
- Total population: 11,583
- White: 84.3% (9,764)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (64)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.6% (1,230)
- Asian: 0.9% (99)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (407)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (19)
- Total population: 11,583
- White: 84.3% (9,764)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (64)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.6% (1,230)
- Asian: 0.9% (99)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (407)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (19)
#6. Sioux County
- Index: 0.287
- Total population: 4,373
- White: 13.3% (581)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (7)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 83.3% (3,644)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (3)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (102)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (36)
- Total population: 4,373
- White: 13.3% (581)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (7)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 83.3% (3,644)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (3)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (102)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (36)
#5. McKenzie County
- Index: 0.292
- Total population: 13,334
- White: 83.3% (11,112)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (216)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 11.0% (1,472)
- Asian: 0.4% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (335)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (146)
- Total population: 13,334
- White: 83.3% (11,112)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (216)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 11.0% (1,472)
- Asian: 0.4% (53)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (335)
- Some other Race: 1.1% (146)
#4. Williams County
- Index: 0.324
- Total population: 35,208
- White: 81.7% (28,778)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,572)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.1% (1,081)
- Asian: 1.0% (341)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (47)
- 2 or more races: 4.6% (1,610)
- Some other Race: 5.1% (1,779)
- Total population: 35,208
- White: 81.7% (28,778)
- Black or African American: 4.5% (1,572)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.1% (1,081)
- Asian: 1.0% (341)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (47)
- 2 or more races: 4.6% (1,610)
- Some other Race: 5.1% (1,779)
#3. Rolette County
- Index: 0.354
- Total population: 14,511
- White: 18.2% (2,640)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (93)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 78.3% (11,357)
- Asian: 0.1% (21)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (362)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (38)
- Total population: 14,511
- White: 18.2% (2,640)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (93)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 78.3% (11,357)
- Asian: 0.1% (21)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (362)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (38)
#2. Mountrail County
- Index: 0.502
- Total population: 10,321
- White: 64.4% (6,648)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (146)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 28.6% (2,956)
- Asian: 0.5% (49)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (270)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (252)
- Total population: 10,321
- White: 64.4% (6,648)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (146)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 28.6% (2,956)
- Asian: 0.5% (49)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (270)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (252)
#1. Benson County
- Index: 0.528
- Total population: 6,873
- White: 40.6% (2,793)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 55.3% (3,801)
- Asian: 0.1% (4)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (4)
- 2 or more races: 3.7% (254)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (14)
- Total population: 6,873
- White: 40.6% (2,793)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 55.3% (3,801)
- Asian: 0.1% (4)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (4)
- 2 or more races: 3.7% (254)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (14)
