The region’s population declined for much of the last century but mostly urban counties and five North Dakota oil boom counties drove growth from 2010 to 2019.
Our analysis included areas in the northern Great Plains states of
Rural America Lost Population Over the Past Decade for the First Time in History, Carsey School of Public Policy
In order to address the possible effects of climate change on the Great Plains and its inhabitants, we first need to describe the area and its condition. This section describes the linkages that have developed between the socio-economic activities of the people
Northern Great Plains U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
In order to address the possible effects of climate change on the Great Plains and its inhabitants, we first need to describe the area and its condition. This section describes the linkages that have developed between the socio-economic activities of the people
U.S. Rural Population Grows Slightly, New Census Data Shows
Regional Health Effects - Northern Great Plains
Great Plains - Native Tribes, Agriculture, Cattle
Northern Great Plains - Fourth National Climate Assessment
Northern Great Plains Population Gains Higher Than U.S. Last Decade
The Great Plains: Map, Region & History, Where are the Great Plains? - Lesson