🚜We’re harvesting insights into ND’s changing demographics! 🌱ND’s population is growing more diverse & the younger the generation, the greater the diversity. 📊In 2025, 1 in 4 youth under age 18 identified as a race other than White. Dig into the data 🔗bit.ly/4A8ppfB

🌾🚜 This month’s article highlights findings from the 2026 Housing Needs Assessment: 👴How an aging population will shape housing demand 🏡 How rising costs are squeezing household budgets 📊 How affordability is a challenge despite economic growth 🔗 bit.ly/4BmVmCi

🌾It’s a Data Harvest! The October newsletter is out with new North Dakota data & research conta.cc/4idji3e Inside: 🏠Housing Needs Assessment 👥Demographic shifts 💙Depression prevalence 📊Updated data Read it here: conta.cc/4idji3e #NDCompass #NorthDakota

🎉 Happy 1-Year Anniversary to the redesigned ND Compass website! 1 year ago, @NDSU CSR launched modern tools to make exploring reliable ND data and insights easier than ever. Thank you for growing with us! Explore today: ndcompass.org #NDSU #NorthDakota #NDdata

💚Adults across North Dakota report 4.1 to 6.2 days of poor mental health each month, depending on the county. 🧠This #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, take a closer look at the numbers & explore mental health data from across the state. Find your county 👉 bit.ly/4j67WPv

🍁Fall into new & updated data & resources on ND Compass! 💼Take a closer look at the latest numbers to see what’s happening with jobs across the state: bit.ly/4i4mPAM 🏠Explore the latest income-based rental housing data on the Housing Portal: bit.ly/3Tqjgf0

Want to stay in the loop on North Dakota trends and insights? 📊 Subscribe to the ND Compass monthly newsletter to get data updates, research highlights, and community resources delivered straight to your inbox: bit.ly/3TA0fGL #NDdata #NorthDakota #DataInsights

The state’s 65+ pop. has grown nearly 50% in 15 yrs. If current trends continue, over 1 in 5 North Dakotans will be age 65+ by 2034. This article takes a closer look at the data—& how communities across ND are experiencing major demographic shift. 👉bit.ly/4rzGrjm

ND recorded a 4% increase in births in 2025, surpassing 10,000 births for the 1st time since 2021. The percentage of babies born at a low birth weight dropped to 6.7% - lowest in 4 years. Explore birth data & what’s happening across various demographics: bit.ly/4hwoVI5

💼👩‍💼 #PopQuiz In 2025, what was the percent change in the total number of jobs in North Dakota compared to 2024? a) -0.8% b) 0.2% c) 1.7% d) 2.5% Answer: ndcompass.org/quiz-of-the-mo… #NorthDakota #NDdata

🍂 Our September Newsletter is out! 🍂 conta.cc/4gM4zvG Catch up on the latest North Dakota trends & data: • Shifting demographic & aging trends • ND birth count & health stats • Updated jobs & economic data • Honoring Project Director Ina Cernusca’s retirement!

🎉After over a decade with us, our dear friend & colleague Mihaela “Ina” Cernusca has retired! Her leadership, expertise, and dedication have left a lasting impact on ND Compass & beyond. Please join us in thanking Ina & wishing her all the best in this exciting new season!🍂

Ready, Set, Slide: Dive deep into our housing data! Two NEW home sales dashboards were recently added to the Housing Portal! ND Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Transactions: bit.ly/4wLeuqP ND Sales Ratio Study Transactions : bit.ly/4pZVHp3

Happy #LaborDay to every hand that builds, creates, teaches, heals, & serves! Our team is back from a well-deserved long weekend recharged & ready to analyze new data. Shoutout to everyone keeping the momentum going this week & stay tuned for what we have coming in September!

ND Compass has essential new data updates, refreshed interactive dashboards, & newly analyzed statewide trends! Discover what's new & explore the full list of updates & direct links in the "New & Updated Data & Resources" section of our latest newsletter: bit.ly/3UJLlOr

In North Dakota, what percentage of 8th graders scored at the Proficient or Advanced levels on the 2025 State Math Test? a)   35% b)   45% c)   55% d)   65% Answer: ndcompass.org/quiz-of-the-mo…

Finding quality child care for some ND families is simply about availability and not a matter of preference. August’s featured article highlights findings from the 2025 Annual Market Rate Survey of all licensed child care providers. 📖 Full Article: bit.ly/3UdN1jb

Childcare is essential for families where all parents in the household work! The state avg is 1.6 children per spot, county rates vary: 🧸 Some have enough capacity ⚠️ Others face nearly 13 children per spot 🚨 2 counties have 0 spots Find your county: bit.ly/4hwoVI5

A Backpack Full of Data: The August 2026 ND Compass Newsletter is Live! conta.cc/460A4eX As school starts, stock your data toolkit w/the latest insights on child care capacity & access, interactive dashboards & statewide trends.

🏡 Big news for ND communities, leaders & researchers! 📊 In partnership with the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, @NDCompass (@NDSU) added 2 NEW Home Sales Transaction dashboards: 🔹 MLS Transactions: bit.ly/4wLeuqP 🔹 Sales Ratio Study: bit.ly/4pZVHp3