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Watford City

North Dakota · 6,207 residents · 8.977 sq mi
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Watford City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,772 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $283,000. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 339%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,207
+333%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+333%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
−34%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8873K4K6K7K1990201020202024Watford City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,314
+123%since 2000
from $18,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing19.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,000
+339%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
70.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+161%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(4,311)
Black2.3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,161)
Asian2.2%(136)
Other7.6%(469)
Diversity Score59.8%(3,712)
Diversity Score
60
+1646%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watford City, North Dakota?

Watford City, North Dakota has about 6,207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watford City, North Dakota earns about $75,000 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 $283,000, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Watford City, North Dakota?

About 28.6% 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 9.5% of people in Watford City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watford City, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Watford City, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,411 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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