Belfield, ND Demographics

A map of Belfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	623	865	90.9%	86.8%
Multiracial	40	50	5.8%	5.0%
Hispanic	8	38	1.2%	3.8%
Native American/Other	8	32	1.2%	3.2%
Black	6	6	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

Belfield, North Dakota has an estimated population of 685, a dramatic decrease from the 996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belfield 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 Belfield, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belfield is ranked the 84th 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). Belfield was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belfield's White Population

623 residents of Belfield, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belfield is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Belfield ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's White population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. White residents' share of Belfield's population has increased from 86.8% to 90.9%.

Belfield is more White than neighboring South Heart (79.7% White), Medora (73.2% White), Dickinson (82.1% White), Amidon (66.7% White), and New England (87.6% White).

Belfield's Black Population

6 residents of Belfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belfield is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Belfield ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Belfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Belfield is more Black than neighboring South Heart (0% Black), Medora (0% Black), Amidon (0% Black), and New England (0.7% Black). Belfield is less Black than neighboring Dickinson (3% Black).

Belfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Belfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belfield is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Belfield ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Belfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Belfield is less Asian than neighboring Dickinson (1.4% Asian).

Belfield's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Belfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belfield is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Belfield ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Belfield's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.2%.

Belfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Amidon (0% Hispanic), and New England (0% Hispanic). Belfield is less Hispanic than neighboring South Heart (4.6% Hispanic), Medora (6.6% Hispanic), and Dickinson (9.1% Hispanic).

Belfield's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Belfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belfield is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Belfield ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belfield's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.2%.

Belfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amidon (0% Native American/Other). Belfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Heart (15.7% Native American/Other), Medora (20.2% Native American/Other), Dickinson (1.4% Native American/Other), and New England (9.8% Native American/Other).

Belfield's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Belfield, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belfield is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Belfield ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Belfield's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.8%.

Belfield is more Multiracial than neighboring South Heart (0% Multiracial), Medora (0% Multiracial), Dickinson (2.9% Multiracial), and New England (2% Multiracial). Belfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Amidon (33.3% 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.