Carrington, ND Demographics

A map of Carrington's Population by Race

Carrington, North Dakota has an estimated population of 2,168, an increase from the 2,080 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carrington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carrington has become more 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 Carrington, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carrington is ranked the 25th 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). Carrington was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carrington's White Population

1,948 residents of Carrington, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carrington is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Carrington ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Carrington's population has decreased from 92.6% to 89.9%.

Carrington is more White than neighboring New Rockford (88.3% White). Carrington is less White than neighboring Sykeston (98.2% White), Cathay (94.1% White), Grace City (98.4% White), and Woodworth (97.1% White).

Carrington's Black Population

10 residents of Carrington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carrington is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Carrington ranks 125th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Carrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Carrington is more Black than neighboring New Rockford (0% Black), Sykeston (0% Black), Cathay (0% Black), Grace City (0% Black), and Woodworth (0% Black).

Carrington's Asian Population

55 residents of Carrington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carrington is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Carrington ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 323.1%. Asian residents' share of Carrington's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.5%.

Carrington is more Asian than neighboring New Rockford (0% Asian), Sykeston (0% Asian), Cathay (0% Asian), Grace City (0% Asian), and Woodworth (0% Asian).

Carrington's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Carrington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carrington is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Carrington ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Carrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Carrington is more Hispanic than neighboring Sykeston (0% Hispanic), Cathay (0% Hispanic), Grace City (0% Hispanic), and Woodworth (0% Hispanic). Carrington is less Hispanic than neighboring New Rockford (4.8% Hispanic).

Carrington's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Carrington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carrington is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Carrington ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Carrington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sykeston (0% Native American/Other), Cathay (0% Native American/Other), Grace City (0% Native American/Other), and Woodworth (0% Native American/Other). Carrington is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Rockford (4.1% Native American/Other).

Carrington's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Carrington, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carrington is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Carrington ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carrington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Carrington's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.9%.

Carrington is more Multiracial than neighboring New Rockford (2.8% Multiracial), Sykeston (1.8% Multiracial), Grace City (1.6% Multiracial), and Woodworth (2.9% Multiracial). Carrington is less Multiracial than neighboring Cathay (5.9% 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.