The development of the region's Bakken formation has led to an oil boom economy and produced one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States and renewed population growth in the state.
[1][2] Oil and gas is now the state's largest contributor to the economy, replacing the agricultural sector.
[1][3] This list shows firms in the Fortune 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before January 31, 2018.
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the state.
Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.