Population By Race and Ethnicity in North Dakota in 2016
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the 756,114 population of North Dakota comprised of 27,616 people who identified as Hispanic (3.65%), and 728,498 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (96.35%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in North Dakota, with a population of 664,294 (87.86%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in North Dakota, with a population of 41,784 (5.53%). Black or African American Alone population was the third largest racial group in North Dakota, with a population of 22,276 (2.95%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in North Dakota, with a population of 642,721 (85.00%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in North Dakota, with a population of 38,619 (5.11%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in North Dakota, with a population of 21,573 (2.85%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in North Dakota.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 22,276 | 2.95% |
| White Alone | 664,294 | 87.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 41,784 | 5.53% |
| Asian Alone | 11,584 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 488 | 0.07% |
| Two Or More Races | 15,688 | 2.08% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 982 | 0.13% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 21,573 | 2.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 3,165 | 0.42% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 352 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 79 | 0.01% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 1,465 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 21,294 | 2.82% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 642,721 | 85.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 38,619 | 5.11% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 11,232 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 409 | 0.05% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 14,223 | 1.88% |