North Dakota Population Growth | Video

KFYR-TV | 3/14/2013

With all of the activity in the state due to the oil boom, it’s no surprise that the population in North Dakota has grown. But how much?

According to the North Dakota Census Bureau, the state had a number of areas ranked as some of the fastest growing in the nation. The Williston Micro Area ranked first and the Dickinson Micro Area ranked third among the nation`s fastest-growing areas.

The Census Bureau reported that the Williston Micro Area gained 2,281 residents, a 9.3 percent growth, between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012. The Dickinson Micro Area population increased by 1,624 residents, a 6.5 percent increase, in the same period.

The Minot area ranked as the 25th fastest growing Micro area up 862 residents, or 1.2 percent.

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