Quick Facts
CapitalBismarck
Largest CityFargo
Population634,366
Per Capita Income$25,538
NicknameSioux State
StatehoodNovember 2, 1889
State BirdWestern Meadowlark
State FlowerWild Prairie Rose
State TreeAmerican Elm
State SongNorth Dakota Hymn
Geography
Land Area68,994 sq mi
Water Area1,710 sq mi
Total Area70,704 sq mi
RegionMidwest
About North Dakota
North Dakota, known as the “Sioux State,” has a population of 634,366 and a per capita income of $25,538. The state capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo. North Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889 and covers 70,704 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 14 cities and towns across North Dakota with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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