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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Watford City

North Dakota · 1,796 residents · 8.977 sq mi
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Watford City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,537. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $46,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,796
+25%vs 2000
vs 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+25%vs 2000
vs 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
−23%vs 2000
vs 44.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8873K4K6K7K1990201020202024Watford City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,537
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,229
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,084 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$252
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $279 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+30%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,351)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(49)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,751)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(43)
Diversity Score7.4%(133)
Diversity Score
7
+117%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watford City, North Dakota?

Watford City, North Dakota has about 1,796 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Watford City, North Dakota?

The typical household in Watford City, North Dakota earns about $24,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watford City, North Dakota expensive?

In Watford City, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Watford City, North Dakota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Watford City, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watford City, North Dakota?

About 11.6% of people in Watford City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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