Minot AFB, ND Demographics

A map of Minot AFB's Population by Race

Minot AFB, North Dakota has an estimated population of 4,878, a slight decrease from the 5,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 8.0% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Minot AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Minot AFB has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Minot AFB, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Minot AFB is ranked the 14th 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). Minot AFB was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Minot AFB's White Population

3,007 residents of Minot AFB, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Minot AFB is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Minot AFB ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Minot AFB's population has decreased from 62.4% to 61.6%.

Minot AFB is less White than neighboring Ruthville (83.7% White), Glenburn (93.5% White), Burlington (87.8% White), Minot (78.5% White), and Lansford (95.4% White).

Minot AFB's Black Population

506 residents of Minot AFB, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Minot AFB is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Minot AFB ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.1%. Black residents' share of Minot AFB's population has increased from 6.7% to 10.4%.

Minot AFB is more Black than neighboring Ruthville (0% Black), Glenburn (0% Black), Burlington (0.2% Black), Minot (4.5% Black), and Lansford (0% Black).

Minot AFB's Asian Population

47 residents of Minot AFB, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Minot AFB is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Minot AFB ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Asian residents' share of Minot AFB's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.0%.

Minot AFB is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (0.7% Asian), and Lansford (0% Asian). Minot AFB is less Asian than neighboring Ruthville (2.9% Asian), Glenburn (1.3% Asian), and Minot (2% Asian).

Minot AFB's Hispanic Population

763 residents of Minot AFB, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Minot AFB is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Minot AFB ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Minot AFB's population has decreased from 16.3% to 15.6%.

Minot AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruthville (0% Hispanic), Glenburn (2% Hispanic), Burlington (1.8% Hispanic), Minot (7.9% Hispanic), and Lansford (3.7% Hispanic).

Minot AFB's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Minot AFB, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Minot AFB is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Minot AFB ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Minot AFB's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.3%.

Minot AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruthville (0% Native American/Other), Glenburn (0% Native American/Other), Minot (2.2% Native American/Other), and Lansford (0% Native American/Other). Minot AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.5% Native American/Other).

Minot AFB's Multiracial Population

392 residents of Minot AFB, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Minot AFB is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Minot AFB ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Minot AFB's population has decreased from 9.7% to 8.0%.

Minot AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenburn (3.3% Multiracial), Burlington (6% Multiracial), Minot (4.9% Multiracial), and Lansford (0.9% Multiracial). Minot AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruthville (13.5% 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.