Fort Ransom, ND Demographics

A map of Fort Ransom's Population by Race

Fort Ransom, North Dakota has an estimated population of 106, a large increase from the 91 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Ransom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Ransom has become slightly 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 Fort Ransom, that probability was 4.3% in 2020 and 3.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Ransom is ranked the 232nd 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). Fort Ransom was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Ransom's White Population

104 residents of Fort Ransom, or 98.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Ransom is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Fort Ransom ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Ransom's White population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Fort Ransom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 98.1%.

Fort Ransom is more White than neighboring Kathryn (96.1% White), Elliott (78.8% White), and Nome (93.9% White). Fort Ransom is less White than neighboring Englevale (100% White), and Verona (99.1% White).

Fort Ransom's Black Population

0 residents of Fort Ransom, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Ransom is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Fort Ransom ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Ransom's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fort Ransom's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Fort Ransom's Asian Population

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

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

Fort Ransom is less Asian than neighboring Elliott (21.2% Asian).

Fort Ransom's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Fort Ransom, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Ransom is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Ransom ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Ransom's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Ransom's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.9%.

Fort Ransom is more Hispanic than neighboring Englevale (0% Hispanic), Elliott (0% Hispanic), and Verona (0% Hispanic). Fort Ransom is less Hispanic than neighboring Kathryn (2.6% Hispanic), and Nome (6.1% Hispanic).

Fort Ransom's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fort Ransom, 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 Fort Ransom is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Ransom ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Fort Ransom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kathryn (1.3% Native American/Other), and Verona (0.9% Native American/Other).

Fort Ransom's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Fort Ransom, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Ransom is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Ransom ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

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.