Arnegard, ND Demographics

A map of Arnegard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	196	243	97.5%	86.2%
Native American/Other	5	11	2.5%	3.9%
Black	0	8	0.0%	2.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	16	0.0%	5.7%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	1.4%

Arnegard, North Dakota has an estimated population of 201, a large decrease from the 282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arnegard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arnegard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arnegard, that probability was 25.2% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arnegard is ranked the 176th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arnegard was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arnegard's White Population

196 residents of Arnegard, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arnegard is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Arnegard ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's White population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of Arnegard's population has increased from 86.2% to 97.5%.

Arnegard is more White than neighboring Watford City (66.6% White), Alexander (89.4% White), Williston (73.6% White), and Springbrook (85.2% White). Arnegard is less White than neighboring Long Creek (100% White).

Arnegard's Black Population

0 residents of Arnegard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arnegard is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Arnegard ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arnegard's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Arnegard is less Black than neighboring Watford City (2.5% Black), and Williston (6.4% Black).

Arnegard's Asian Population

0 residents of Arnegard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arnegard is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Arnegard ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Arnegard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arnegard is less Asian than neighboring Watford City (0.9% Asian), Alexander (0.4% Asian), and Williston (1.7% Asian).

Arnegard's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Arnegard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arnegard is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arnegard ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Arnegard's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.0%.

Arnegard is less Hispanic than neighboring Watford City (24.5% Hispanic), Alexander (7.1% Hispanic), and Williston (10.4% Hispanic).

Arnegard's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Arnegard, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arnegard is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Arnegard ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arnegard's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Arnegard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watford City (2.4% Native American/Other), Alexander (0% Native American/Other), Long Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Springbrook (0% Native American/Other). Arnegard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williston (3% Native American/Other).

Arnegard's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Arnegard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arnegard is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Arnegard ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arnegard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Arnegard's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Arnegard is less Multiracial than neighboring Watford City (3.1% Multiracial), Alexander (3.1% Multiracial), Williston (4.8% Multiracial), and Springbrook (14.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.