Crystal, ND Demographics

A map of Crystal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	93	103	90.3%	88.8%
Multiracial	6	8	5.8%	6.9%
Native American/Other	4	3	3.9%	2.6%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.9%

Crystal, North Dakota has an estimated population of 103, a large decrease from the 116 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crystal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crystal has become 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 Crystal, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crystal is ranked the 235th 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). Crystal was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crystal's White Population

93 residents of Crystal, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crystal is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Crystal ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Crystal's population has increased from 88.8% to 90.3%.

Crystal is more White than neighboring Hoople (71.1% White), Canton City (Hensel) (78.6% White), and Mountain (76% White). Crystal is less White than neighboring Nash (100% White), and Cavalier (90.9% White).

Crystal's Black Population

0 residents of Crystal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crystal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Crystal ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Crystal is less Black than neighboring Cavalier (2.9% Black).

Crystal's Asian Population

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

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

Crystal is less Asian than neighboring Cavalier (1.1% Asian).

Crystal's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Crystal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crystal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Crystal ranks 294th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Crystal is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoople (28.1% Hispanic), Cavalier (2.9% Hispanic), and Mountain (6% Hispanic).

Crystal's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Crystal, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Crystal ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crystal's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Crystal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hoople (0% Native American/Other), Nash (0% Native American/Other), Cavalier (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mountain (3% Native American/Other). Crystal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (7.1% Native American/Other).

Crystal's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Crystal, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Crystal ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.8%.

Crystal is more Multiracial than neighboring Hoople (0.9% Multiracial), Nash (0% Multiracial), and Cavalier (1.8% Multiracial). Crystal is less Multiracial than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (14.3% Multiracial), and Mountain (15% 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.