Summary Background
DEMOGRAPHIC / SOCIOECONOMIC
Discover the demographic / socioeconomic data for the NDPDD and its seven counties. Use the dropdowns on charts, graphs and tables to view the data for different geographies, time periods, and more.
Total Population
295,675
NDPDD
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
NDPDD
High School Graduate or Higher
87.44%
NDPDD
Civilian Labor Force
142,276
NDPDD
INCOME
TOP 10 INDUSTRY SECTORS
The heavy concentration of jobs within two sectors – retail trade and services – poses a serious threat to the resilience of the regional economy. In order to withstand major economic disruptions, whether triggered by a national recession or relocation of a large business, employment must be expanded and diversified.
BUSINESS CLUSTERS
MDA’s Business Division performed an industry clusters analysis. The results indicate that production technology and heavy machinery, paper and packing, and local community and civic organizations are on the rise. Local household goods and services, local health services, and local personal services (nonmedical) are declining.
