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North Dakota
Population: 780K |
Employed: 400K
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in North Dakota rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
17,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
North Dakota residents
10.0%
Disability Rate
-0.2pp below national avg
170,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,380
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
Employment
400K
Total Employment
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
$64
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
1
SSA Field Offices
#49
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
10.0%
North Dakota DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Neighboring States
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for North Dakota are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.