Market rankings · North Dakota
Pet stores in North Dakota
Every metro area, small-town market and county in North Dakota, ranked by the Groundwork market score for pet stores, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 66
- 16 chain locations (24%)
- Official establishments
- 23
- +4.6% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $284M
- On pets
- Listings per 10k households
- 2.0
- In line with the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $4.3M
- 5% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #27 of 51
- Market score 51 · Upper middle
A site report maps the pet 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 66 pet stores on map listings in North Dakota as of September 2026. Chain locations make up 24% of them, against 38% across the U.S. That is 2.0 per 10,000 households, in line with the U.S. rate of 2.0.
Household spending on pets in North Dakota comes to about $284M a year: $858 per household, 6% below the U.S. average. That is about $4.3M of household spending for each store on map listings, 5% below the U.S. figure of $4.5M. The spending figure covers all pets, not only pet stores.
In 2023, official counts showed 23 businesses with payroll in North Dakota classed as pet and pet supplies stores, up 4.6% from 2019. That is one for every 14,394 households, against one for every 13,024 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count fell 1.6% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 1 SBA-backed loan worth $166K has gone to businesses classed as pet and pet supplies stores in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #27 for pet stores, with a Groundwork market score of 51 (upper middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest (51). Among 4 scored counties, Burleigh County scores highest (53).
Every market in North Dakota for pet 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 | 51 | 15 | 2.7 | $3.4M | +4.5% | #184 of 382 |
| 2Fargo, ND-MN | 50 | 25 | 2.3 | $3.8M | +7.7% | #194 of 382 |
| 3Minot, ND | 47 | 5 | 1.6 | $5.5M | −2.4% | #209 of 382 |
| 4Grand Forks, ND-MN | 38 | 8 | 1.8 | $4.4M | +0.8% | #275 of 382 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.6M | +1.4% | |
| Dickinson, ND | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4.5M | +0.7% | |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.9M | 0.0% | |
| Jamestown, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.6% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Burleigh County, ND | 53 | 11 | 2.7 | $3.5M | +4.7% | #433 of 974 |
| 2Cass County, ND | 52 | 20 | 2.4 | $3.6M | +9.1% | #445 of 974 |
| 3Ward County, ND | 48 | 5 | 1.8 | $5M | −2.4% | #512 of 974 |
| 4Grand Forks County, ND | 31 | 8 | 2.6 | $3.1M | +1.9% | #766 of 974 |
| Williams County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.6M | +1.4% | |
| Morton County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $4M | +3.8% | |
| Stark County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.9M | +0.5% | |
| Stutsman County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.6% | |
| Richland County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.8M | +1.2% | |
| McKenzie County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.1M | +2.8% | |
| Rolette County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.1% | |
| Ramsey County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.4% | |
| Barnes County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.7% | |
| Walsh County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.5M | −3.3% | |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.8M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $3.4M | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 6.7 | $1.2M | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.1 | $1.6M | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +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 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.9% | |
| Pierce County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.4% | |
| Foster County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.1% | |
| Emmons County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.4% | |
| Nelson County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.4 | $868K | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.5 | $842K | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.5% | |
| Divide County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.2% | |
| Burke County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.7% | |
| Adams County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.7 | $763K | +3.7% | |
| Towner County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.0% | |
| Oliver County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 13.8 | $678K | +1.7% | |
| Logan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.3% | |
| Steele County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Golden Valley County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Sheridan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +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 pet stores on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many pet stores are in North Dakota?
As of September 2026, map listings count 66 pet stores in North Dakota. 16 of them (24%) are chain locations. The listings count pet stores. Official counts show 23 businesses with payroll classed as pet and pet supplies stores in 2023, up 4.6% from 2019.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on pets?
About $284M a year, or $858 per household. That is 6% below the U.S. average (an index of 94, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 66 pet stores on map listings, it comes to $4.3M per store. That spending covers all pets, which pet 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 pet stores?
North Dakota has 2.0 pet stores per 10,000 households, in line with the U.S. rate of 2.0. Spending per store is $4.3M, 5% below the U.S. figure of $4.5M. At the U.S. ratio of pet stores to household spending, North Dakota would have about 63, against 66 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 14,394 households, against one for every 13,024 across the U.S. The official count rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2023, against −1.6% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for pet stores?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest, at 51 (upper middle). Among 4 scored counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County scores highest, at 53 (upper middle). 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 51 for pet stores (upper middle), #27 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 pet 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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- Pet businesses353 listings
- Veterinarians100 listings
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