Who We Are

The mission of the North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) is to provide objective socio-economic analysis and to support informed decisions in areas of resource allocation, business management, and public policy for people of North Dakota and beyond. The NDSDC responds to requests, conducts research, compiles information, and disseminates research findings to meet the demographic and economic needs of North Dakota.

The North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) was established in 1981 by Executive Order of the Governor to serve as the state's official source of population and socio-economic statistics. The NDSDC also serves as the liaison to the Census Bureau and as the representative to the Federal State Cooperative Programs for Population Estimates and Projections.

The State Data Center Program is a national cooperative program with the U.S. Census Bureau. Data Centers in each state assist the Census Bureau by disseminating Census data and other federal data sets and information.

Each Data Center has an internal statewide affiliate network to further assist in disseminating data to local users. The NDSDC network consists of a lead agency, three coordinating agencies, and 15 affiliates located in 10 cities throughout North Dakota.

The NDSDC acts as the lead agency and is part of the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University.

NDSDC Network: Lead Agency Coordinating Agencies Affiliates

Who We Serve

The North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) provides data, products, and services to all sectors of the community. Whether business, academia, governments, non-profits or private citizens, all utilize data and information for decision-making purposes. Our products and services are used in marketing, economic development initiatives, service provision, public polity formulation and evaluation, community planning, grant writing, business start-ups and much more.

Geography Levels Available:

• National
• State
• Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
• County
• Place/County Subdivision
• Census Tract
• Census Block Group/Block
• Legislative District
• School District
• Zip Code

Data Sets and Data Sources:

• Decennial Census; Population, Housing, Socio-Economic Characteristics
• Census of Agriculture
• Economic Census
• Current Population Survey
• Population Estimates
• Population Projections
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Other Federal, State, and Local Agencies

Services

• Inquiries and Consultation on Geographic Concepts and Data Definitions
• Demographic and Socio-Economic Profiles and Tables
• Public Library
• Customized Data Analysis and Reports
• Monthly Publications
  • Population Bulletins
  • Economic Briefs
• Internet Web Page at http://www.ndsu.edu/sdc
  • On-Line Presentations
  • On-Line Publications
  • On-Line Data Sets
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Analysis, in Cooperation with the NDSU Center for Social Research
• Statistical Mapping and Graphics
• Census Reference Maps
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Fees

• Nominal fees are determined on the amount and complexity of data being requested.
• Monthly publications and certain publications and reports are available on-line at no charge. Subscriptions to monthly publications and bound copies of publications and reports are available at a nominal fee for those who wish to have paper copies.