RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Largest by population, North Dakota cities · 1990

The most populous North Dakota cities as of the 1990 population estimates. This list covers the 14 cities in North Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2025

RANKPLACESTATETOTAL POPULATIONVS –

01Fargo, NDND74,115–

02Grand Forks, NDND49,425–

03Bismarck, NDND49,256–

04Minot, NDND34,544–

05Dickinson, NDND16,097–

06Jamestown, NDND15,571–

07Mandan, NDND15,177–

08Williston, NDND13,131–

09West Fargo, NDND12,287–

10Wahpeton, NDND8,751–

11Devils Lake, NDND7,782–

12Valley City, NDND7,163–

13Watford City, NDND1,796–

14Horace, NDND630–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS