Jobs & Economy in Mandan
Mandan's economy runs on a real, genuine combination of its twin-city relationship with Bismarck and its own distinct local manufacturing base.
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Learn moreBismarck's twin city
Mandan and Bismarck share a combined Chamber EDC and a nearly 150-year shared business history, with many Mandan residents commuting across the river to Bismarck-based employment, including state government.
Cloverdale Foods: a real, distinct local anchor
Cloverdale Foods, headquartered in Mandan since 1915, employs approximately 500 people at its Mandan facility.
North Dakota's real, strong statewide labor market
North Dakota's 2026 unemployment rate ran approximately 2.2% statewide, per north-dakota.js.
Key takeaways
- Mandan's economy combines its twin-city relationship with Bismarck and its own local employer base.
- Cloverdale Foods provides a real, distinct local manufacturing anchor (~500 employees).
- North Dakota's statewide labor market runs genuinely strong (2.2% unemployment).
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