| # | City | Population | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | 136,285 | City |
| 2 | Bismarck | 77,772 | City |
| 3 | Grand Forks | 59,845 | City |
| 4 | Minot | 47,440 | City |
| 5 | West Fargo | 41,027 | City |
| 6 | Williston | 28,821 | City |
| 7 | Dickinson | 25,695 | City |
| 8 | Mandan | 24,788 | City |
| 9 | Jamestown | 15,789 | City |
| 10 | Wahpeton | 8,115 | City |