Forman, ND Demographics

A map of Forman's Population by Race

Forman, North Dakota has an estimated population of 617, a large increase from the 509 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Forman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Forman has become considerably 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 Forman, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Forman is ranked the 92nd 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). Forman was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Forman's White Population

560 residents of Forman, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Forman is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Forman ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Forman's population has decreased from 94.3% to 90.8%.

Forman is more White than neighboring Gwinner (78.3% White), Cogswell (80% White), and Havana (84.9% White). Forman is less White than neighboring Rutland (91.3% White), and Kidder (100% White).

Forman's Black Population

4 residents of Forman, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Forman is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Forman ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Black residents' share of Forman's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Forman is more Black than neighboring Rutland (0% Black), Cogswell (0% Black), Havana (0% Black), and Kidder (0% Black). Forman is less Black than neighboring Gwinner (13.5% Black).

Forman's Asian Population

0 residents of Forman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Forman is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Forman ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Forman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Forman is less Asian than neighboring Gwinner (1.3% Asian).

Forman's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Forman, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Forman is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Forman ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Forman's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.3%.

Forman is more Hispanic than neighboring Cogswell (0% Hispanic), and Kidder (0% Hispanic). Forman is less Hispanic than neighboring Gwinner (4.8% Hispanic), Rutland (2.9% Hispanic), and Havana (10.5% Hispanic).

Forman's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Forman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Forman is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Forman ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Forman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Forman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gwinner (0.7% Native American/Other), Cogswell (0.9% Native American/Other), and Havana (3.5% Native American/Other).

Forman's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Forman, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Forman is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Forman ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Forman's population has increased from 2.4% to 6.3%.

Forman is more Multiracial than neighboring Gwinner (1.4% Multiracial), Rutland (5.8% Multiracial), Havana (1.2% Multiracial), and Kidder (0% Multiracial). Forman is less Multiracial than neighboring Cogswell (19.1% 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.