5 Of The Wealthiest People In North Dakota

For many of us, I'm sure not a day goes by without us wishing we had a little more money in our pockets. For some North Dakotans, money isn't an issue.

Have you ever wondered who the richest known individuals are in our state?

We've put together a list of the top five.

Keep in mind that this list may not include some farmers and/or other individuals whose overall wealth is not a matter of public record or openly documented.

5. Josh Duhamel

Est. Net Worth: $12 Million

You may probably think that Josh Duhamel doesn't technically count, as he doesn't really live in North Dakota anymore, but that's not entirely true. In 2022, Duhamel made a statement that he was moving back to North Dakota because Hollywood "Sucks the soul right out of you."

Duhamel is often posting pictures on Instagram while staying at his lake cabin in North Dakota.

As of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth, he is worth $12 million as of 2024.

4. Angie Dickinson

Est. Net Worth: $25 - $30 Million

Angie Dickinson, not to be mistaken for Emily Dickinson, is a retired actress and singer from Kulm, North Dakota. She was once married to Burt Bacharach and later married football player Gene Dickinson. Both marriages ended in divorce.

3. Ron Offutt

Est. Net Worth: $500 Million

According to MoneyInc.com, Offutt was born in Moorhead, MN, but later moved to Bismarck, North Dakota where he racked up a whopping $500 million producing potatoes and potato products through his company, R.D. Offutt & Son.

2. Gov. Doug Burgum

Est. Net Worth: $1.1 Billion

Gov. Doug Burgum acquired most of his wealth by selling his tech company, Great Plains Software to Microsoft back in 2001, according to Forbes.com.

1. Gary Tharaldson