Market rankings · North Dakota
Grocery stores in North Dakota
Every metro area, small-town market and county in North Dakota, ranked by the Groundwork market score for grocery stores, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 256
- 90 chain locations (35%)
- Official establishments
- 168
- −5.6% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $2B
- On groceries
- Listings per 10k households
- 7.7
- 13% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $7.9M
- 15% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #42 of 51
- Market score 34 · Lower middle
A site report maps the grocery stores on map listings around any address in North Dakota by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
There are 256 grocery stores on map listings in North Dakota as of September 2026. Chain locations make up 35% of them, against 37% across the U.S. That comes to 7.7 for every 10,000 households, 13% above the U.S. rate of 6.8.
At $6,077 per household (4% below the U.S. average), households in North Dakota spend about $2B a year on groceries. Spread across 256 grocery stores, that is $7.9M per store, 15% below the U.S. figure of $9.3M. The spending figure covers all groceries, not only grocery stores.
The official count of businesses with payroll classed as supermarkets and grocery stores in North Dakota was 168 in 2023, down 5.6% from 2019. That is one for every 1,971 households, against one for every 2,053 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count held level over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 5 SBA-backed loans worth $6.9M have gone to businesses classed as supermarkets and grocery stores in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #42 for grocery stores, with a Groundwork market score of 34 (lower middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest (84). Of the 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest (77).
Every market in North Dakota for grocery stores
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in North Dakota, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bismarck, ND | 84 | 20 | 3.6 | $17.6M | +4.5% | #16 of 387 |
| 2Fargo, ND-MN | 73 | 61 | 5.5 | $11M | +7.7% | #45 of 387 |
| 3Minot, ND | 50 | 18 | 5.7 | $10.8M | −2.4% | #204 of 387 |
| 4Grand Forks, ND-MN | 26 | 33 | 7.6 | $7.8M | +0.8% | #340 of 387 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Williston, ND | 77 | 10 | 6.6 | $9.6M | +1.4% | #37 of 506 |
| 2Dickinson, ND | 71 | 11 | 7.1 | $8.7M | +0.7% | #68 of 506 |
| 3Jamestown, ND | 60 | 5 | 5.3 | $10.8M | −0.6% | #155 of 506 |
| 4Wahpeton, ND-MN | 40 | 10 | 10.5 | $5.7M | 0.0% | #358 of 506 |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Burleigh County, ND | 86 | 15 | 3.6 | $17.4M | +4.7% | #93 of 2,070 |
| 2Morton County, ND | 79 | 5 | 3.6 | $17.1M | +3.8% | #209 of 2,070 |
| 3Cass County, ND | 74 | 49 | 5.8 | $10.4M | +9.1% | #329 of 2,070 |
| 4Williams County, ND | 71 | 10 | 6.6 | $9.6M | +1.4% | #392 of 2,070 |
| 5Ward County, ND | 68 | 13 | 4.6 | $13.5M | −2.4% | #451 of 2,070 |
| 6Stark County, ND | 63 | 10 | 7.4 | $8.2M | +0.5% | #601 of 2,070 |
| 7Grand Forks County, ND | 56 | 20 | 6.4 | $9.2M | +1.9% | #811 of 2,070 |
| 8Stutsman County, ND | 52 | 5 | 5.3 | $10.8M | −0.6% | #929 of 2,070 |
| 9Richland County, ND | 37 | 8 | 11.7 | $5.2M | +1.2% | #1,469 of 2,070 |
| 10Rolette County, ND | 9 | 6 | 15.9 | $3.5M | −4.1% | #2,030 of 2,070 |
| McKenzie County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $13.4M | +2.8% | |
| Ramsey County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $10.3M | −0.4% | |
| Barnes County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $9.5M | −2.7% | |
| Walsh County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $6.5M | −3.3% | |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 11.4 | $5.4M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 12.8 | $4.8M | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 5.6 | $11M | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 7 | 21.0 | $3M | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 6 | 20.2 | $2.9M | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 11.2 | $5.5M | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 14.8 | $3.8M | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 21.4 | $2.8M | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 13.4 | $4.5M | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 10.2 | $5.8M | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 17.2 | $3.5M | +1.0% |
Show all 53 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 6.4 | $10.3M | −0.9% | |
| Pierce County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 10.8 | $5.3M | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 28.0 | $2.1M | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 22.8 | $2.7M | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.0 | $5.7M | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 25.6 | $2.4M | −5.4% | |
| Foster County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 13.1 | $4.8M | −5.1% | |
| Emmons County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 19.6 | $2.9M | −2.4% | |
| Nelson County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 14.9 | $3.9M | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 31.0 | $1.9M | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 33.4 | $1.7M | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 26.5 | $2.2M | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 25.6 | $2.2M | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 17.1 | $3.2M | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 20.6 | $2.9M | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 18.9 | $3M | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 20.2 | $2.9M | −2.5% | |
| Divide County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 19.7 | $3.2M | −4.2% | |
| Burke County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 11.1 | $5.9M | −2.7% | |
| Adams County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.7 | $5.8M | +3.7% | |
| Towner County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 20.2 | $2.8M | −5.0% | |
| Oliver County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Logan County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 12.9 | $4.3M | −1.3% | |
| Steele County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 12.4 | $4.9M | −0.1% | |
| Golden Valley County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 28.6 | $2.2M | +4.8% | |
| Sheridan County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 29.6 | $1.9M | +2.7% | |
| Billings County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +15.2% | |
| Slope County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.9% |
Markets with fewer than 5 grocery stores on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many grocery stores are in North Dakota?
As of September 2026, map listings count 256 grocery stores in North Dakota. 90 of them (35%) are chain locations. The listings count grocery stores and supermarkets. Official counts show 168 businesses with payroll classed as supermarkets and grocery stores in 2023, down 5.6% from 2019.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on groceries?
About $2B a year, or $6,077 per household. That is 4% below the U.S. average (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 256 grocery stores on map listings, it comes to $7.9M per store. That spending covers all groceries, which grocery stores share with other businesses in the trade. It is estimated from the incomes of the 331,063 households in North Dakota and national spending patterns by income.
How does North Dakota compare with the U.S. for grocery stores?
North Dakota has 7.7 grocery stores per 10,000 households, 13% above the U.S. rate of 6.8. Spending per store is $7.9M, 15% below the U.S. figure of $9.3M. At the U.S. ratio of grocery stores to household spending, North Dakota would have about 217, against 256 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 1,971 households, against one for every 2,053 across the U.S. The official count fell 5.6% from 2019 to 2023, against 0.0% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for grocery stores?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest, at 84 (high). Among 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest, at 77 (high). Among 10 scored counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County scores highest, at 86 (high). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. North Dakota scores 34 for grocery stores (lower middle), #42 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in North Dakota. It maps the grocery stores on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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