North Dakota
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Federal Workforce in North Dakota
Total Workforce
410,228
Federal Workforce
5,644
Probationary Federal Workforce
654
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 20.48% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 22.19% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | North Dakota Stories |
|---|---|
| Education | 1 |
| Energy | 11 |
| Food & Agriculture | 9 |
| Housing | 1 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 6 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 11 |
| Overarching | 6 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 15 |
| Research & Academic Research | 2 |
| Social Services | 6 |
| Total | 69 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/22/2025
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 1 contracts, 14 grants and 6 leases have been terminated in North Dakota.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in North Dakota
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 506 | 64 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 220 | 48 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 182 | 19 |
| GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 149 | 14 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 144 | 26 |
| SOIL CONSERVATION | 120 | 3 |
| SOCIAL WORK | 113 | 19 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 113 | 10 |
| EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING | 110 | 4 |
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING TECHNICIAN | 104 | 14 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 1352 | 224 | 1576 |
| ND | Department Of The Air Force | 898 | 117 | 1015 |
| ND | Department Of Agriculture | 683 | 87 | 770 |
| ND | Department Of The Interior | 666 | 52 | 718 |
| ND | Department Of The Army | 420 | 61 | 481 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,705,709 | $580,388 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Cass County | 2614 |
| Ward County | 1177 |
| Burleigh County | 1099 |
| Grand Forks County | 931 |
| Rolette County | 917 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
North Dakota administers several federally supported social programs that play a crucial role in assisting its residents. These programs address a variety of needs, including financial assistance, healthcare, energy efficiency, and community development. Examples include:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Unemployment Insurance
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program
- Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Housing Assistance
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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