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April 6, 2006 North Dakota’s Population Reflects Modest Growth in 2005 North Dakota’s population grew to 636,677 in 2005, up from 636,308 the previous year. This month’s “Population Bulletin,” a monthly publication from the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University, focuses on county population estimates released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Division. In 2000, North Dakota reported 642,200 people residing in the state. The state’s population declined by 5,961 people between 2000 and 2001 and by 3,188 between 2001 and 2003. The July 1, 2004, population estimate of 636,308 reflected the first increase in North Dakota’s population since census 2000. Between 2003 and 2004, North Dakota’s population grew by 3,257. Between 2004 and 2005, the state’s population grew by 369 people. The population grew in 11 counties between 2004 and 2005. “Although our statewide population growth in 2005 is modest, what is important is the upward trend in county growth,” says Richard Rathge, State Data Center director. “Between 2000 and 2001, only four counties grew in population, compared with the 11 we see today.” Burleigh County had the largest percentage growth (1.7 percent), followed by McKenzie and Foster counties (1.6 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively). Oliver County showed the largest percentage decline during this period (3.2 percent), followed by Kidder County (3.1 percent). The population in
North Dakota continues to be centralized. The majority Among all the states, North Dakota ranked 48th in total population and had the lowest population growth rate between 2004 and 2005. However, three states lost population during this time: Rhode Island (0.3 percent), New York and Massachusetts (0.1 percent each). The fastest growing states were Arizona and Nevada (3.5 percent each). ### Source:
Richard Rathge, (701) 231-8621, richard.rathge@ndsu.edu
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