At a glance: North Dakota North Dakota is the 47th most populous state in the U.S., with just 783,926 residents across its 68,995 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 34 for business in 2024 by CNBC. North Dakota is known for its oil drilling and gas extraction, along with corn, wheat and soybean wholesale, which together accounted for $47 billion in 2024 revenue. Energy North Dakota ranks No. 8 among states for most energy production, with its leading production sources being oil, natural gas and coal, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. North Dakota ranks No. 3 for most energy consumption per capita. The leading energy sources consumed by North Dakotans are coal, natural gas and distillate fuel oil. North Dakotans enjoy some of the lowest prices for energy in the country. The residential electricity rate is $0.1208/kWh, cheaper than the national average. Commercial electricity rate is also cheaper; North Dakota’s commercial users pay a rate of $0.0738/kWh, compared to the national average commercial rate of $0.1259/kWh. Industrial users pay $0.0737/kWh, compared to the national average industrial electricity rate of $0.0804/kWh. North Dakotans’ residential natural gas price is $9.76 per thousand cubic feet, well below the national average of $15.39, according to the most recently available data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Environment Annual carbon emissions nearly tripled (up 286%) since 1970, while the state’s population raised 26 percent during the same span. The population is projected to increase another 11 percent, to 867,403 residents, by 2030. The federal government lists 7 species in North Dakota as threatened or endangered. SUGGESTED STORIES At a glance: North Carolina North Carolina is the 9th most populous state in the U.S., with 10,835,491 residents across its 53,819 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 2 for business in 2024 by CNBC. North Carolina is home to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas, the Researc Read more At a glance: Maine Maine is the 42nd most populous state in the U.S., with 1,395,722 residents across its 30,845 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 42 for business in 2024 by CNBC. Main is known for its lobster industry, logging, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Energ Read more At a glance: Vermont Vermont is the 49th most populous state in the U.S., with 647,464 residents across its 9,217 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 37 for business in 2024 by CNBC. Vermont’s key industries include agriculture, specialty foods, tourism, manufacturing, and te Read more
At a glance: North Carolina North Carolina is the 9th most populous state in the U.S., with 10,835,491 residents across its 53,819 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 2 for business in 2024 by CNBC. North Carolina is home to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas, the Researc Read more
At a glance: Maine Maine is the 42nd most populous state in the U.S., with 1,395,722 residents across its 30,845 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 42 for business in 2024 by CNBC. Main is known for its lobster industry, logging, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Energ Read more
At a glance: Vermont Vermont is the 49th most populous state in the U.S., with 647,464 residents across its 9,217 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state ranked No. 37 for business in 2024 by CNBC. Vermont’s key industries include agriculture, specialty foods, tourism, manufacturing, and te Read more
