5 Least Densely Populated States in the US

4. North Dakota

Population Density per Square Mile: 11.3

GDP per Capita: $94,021

North Dakota is situated in the Upper Midwest region of the US and borders Canada to the north. The state has a low population density of 11.3 people per square mile. North Dakota has experienced significant increases in personal income and real GDP over the last year, primarily due to oil and gas extraction and mining.