MP
Northern Mariana Islands
Population 47,329
2 Sources
Updated September 10, 2026
47,329
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$31,362
Median Income
$80,734 national
14.1%
Unemployment
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Demographics & Population
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Median Household
$31,362
Per Capita
$13,594
Mean Household
$43,905
Poverty Rate
38%
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · 15-19 band apportioned
Cohorts
Under 18 · 28.4%
18-34 · 22.4%
35-54 · 31%
55-64 · 12.4%
65+ · 5.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · Population 25+
85.6%
High School+
National: 89.6%
4.0 pts
21%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
14.7 pts
4.5%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
9.6 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
47,329
Population
21,827
Labor Force
Employed
18,759
Unemployment Rate
14.1%
Mean Commute 14 min below national avg
12.1 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
2.9%
Northern Mariana Islands's median household income sits 61% below the national median. At 38%, its poverty rate runs 25.5 pts above the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 21% trails the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile). Island areas are not covered by the annual American Community Survey; figures are from the 2020 Census.
Key Takeaways
- Income gap: Households earn meaningfully less than the national median, affecting retail demand, housing absorption, and tax base statewide.
- Elevated poverty: At 38%, the rate supports federal funding narratives across distressed counties (CDFI, NMTC, EDA).
- Talent gap: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment trails the national average by 14.7 pts, relevant for advanced-services attraction strategy.
- Young population: Median age of 34 is materially below the U.S. norm, a workforce pipeline asset.
Housing & Affordability
2020 Census of Island Areas
Housing Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (housing)
$184,191
Median Home Value
$502
Rent/Mo
29%
Owner-Occ
21.9%
Vacancy
5.9x
Home Value to Income Ratio - Stretched
vs. ~4.1x national average
Key Takeaways
- Stretched market: Home value to income ratio of 5.9x is well above the ~4.1x national average; attainable workforce housing may be a recruitment friction.
- Renter-majority market: 29% owner-occupied; flexible labor mobility but consider home-buying pipeline if attracting families.
- Elevated vacancy: 21.9% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (employment)
31,099
Working Age (18-64)
Mean Commute 14 min below national avg
12.1 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
2.9%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
21%
HS Diploma+
85.6%
1 Largest Institutions by Credentials Awarded
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
383/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile, derived from age & labor force
18.9%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Same cohort is 12.4% of total population, the basis used in the Demographics cohort chart.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (occupation) · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
28.4%
Service
24.6%
Sales & Office
20%
Construction / Maint.
16.4%
Production / Transport
10.6%
Bars are drawn on a 0% to 40% axis, so bar length is proportional to actual share. Labels give each group's share of 18,759 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
- Healthy participation: 64.4% of the population aged 18+ is in the labor force, reflecting a steady, available workforce statewide.
- Short commutes: 12.1-minute mean commute is a quality-of-life and labor-access advantage for site selectors.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
Municipality Profiles
4 municipalities in the Northern Mariana Islands
AI Insights
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Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
2020 Census of Island Areas2020
BEA Regional GDP2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Northern Mariana Islands, from federal data sources.
What is the population of Northern Mariana Islands?
47,329 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in Northern Mariana Islands?
$31,362 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Northern Mariana Islands?
14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
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