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Are you trying to find love in North Dakota?
Or are you just looking to hook up?
Either way, we've got you covered here. At least, we'll point you in the right direction - which is why you came here in the first place, right?
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.
There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we're all a lot more distracted these days.
If you live in North Dakota, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Peace Garden State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren't married, or in a serious relationship. That's great news for people looking for their match.
So, where are the best cities for singles in North Dakota? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In North Dakota For 2021
So, what was the best city for singles in North Dakota? Fargo ranks as the best place for singles in North Dakota if you care about things singles care about like night life, affordable housing, and other singles.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how each city ranked. If you live in or really close to one of these cities, and you're single, you should probably get out more often. And stop staring at your phone. Just sayin'.
The most boring place in North Dakota? That would be Horace.
And after you find a mate, you'll no doubt want to start a family and buy a home right? Don't forget to check out the best places to live in North Dakota or the safest places to live in North Dakota.
For more North Dakota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In North Dakota
- Cheapest Places To Live In North Dakota
- Most Dangerous Cities In North Dakota
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In North Dakota For 2021
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Population: 121,889
Median Age: 31.0
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 24.7%
More on Fargo: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 56,500
Median Age: 29.0
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 24.1%
More on Grand Forks: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 48,261
Median Age: 31.8
Married households: 24.0%
Households with kids: 25.0%
More on Minot: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 22,882
Median Age: 32.6
Married households: 23.0%
Households with kids: 27.4%
More on Dickinson: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 15,289
Median Age: 37.8
Married households: 28.0%
Households with kids: 23.4%
More on Jamestown: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 3,703
Median Age: 30.1
Married households: 34.0%
Households with kids: 47.9%
More on Lincoln: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 72,777
Median Age: 37.2
Married households: 34.0%
Households with kids: 27.6%
More on Bismarck: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 35,397
Median Age: 32.8
Married households: 32.0%
Households with kids: 36.4%
More on West Fargo: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 7,802
Median Age: 30.0
Married households: 13.0%
Households with kids: 28.3%
More on Wahpeton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 27,250
Median Age: 30.4
Married households: 18.0%
Households with kids: 32.8%
More on Williston: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
How do you determine which city is best for singles in North Dakota anyways?
To give you the places in North Dakota which are best for singles to find one another, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what single people like.
So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.
How we crunched the numbers for the Peace Garden State
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2015-2019 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of North Dakota, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:
- Population density
- % of population that's male vs. female (closer to a 50-50 ratio is better)
- % of households with kids
- Median age
- Number of unmarried people in each city
We then gave each city a Singles Score.
The higher the score, the better the city is for singles to find one another. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 2,000 people. For North Dakota, that meant a total of 23 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Fargo is the talk of the town while Horace is probably a bit on the boring side.
There You Have It - The Best Cities for Singles in North Dakota for 2021
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in North Dakota ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list.
Here's a look at the most boring cities in North Dakota according to the data:
- Horace
- Casselton
- Stanley
For more North Dakota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In North Dakota
- Safest Places In North Dakota
- Worst Places To Live In North Dakota
Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In North Dakota
Rank | City |
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1 | Fargo, ND |
2 | Grand Forks, ND |
3 | Minot, ND |
4 | Dickinson, ND |
5 | Jamestown, ND |
6 | Lincoln, ND |
7 | Bismarck, ND |
8 | West Fargo, ND |
9 | Wahpeton, ND |
10 | Williston, ND |
11 | Bottineau, ND |
12 | Mandan, ND |
13 | Devils Lake, ND |
14 | Grafton, ND |
15 | Oakes, ND |
16 | Lisbon, ND |
17 | Hazen, ND |
18 | Rugby, ND |
19 | Carrington, ND |
20 | Beulah, ND |
21 | Stanley, ND |
22 | Casselton, ND |
23 | Horace, ND |