Minot, ND Demographics

A map of Minot's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,527	37,619	78.5%	77.8%
Hispanic	3,784	3,306	7.9%	6.8%
Multiracial	2,324	2,623	4.9%	5.4%
Black	2,155	2,404	4.5%	5.0%
Native American/Other	1,065	1,539	2.2%	3.2%
Asian	936	886	2.0%	1.8%

Minot, North Dakota has an estimated population of 47,791, a slight decrease from the 48,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Minot, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Minot has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Minot is ranked the 4th 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 was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Minot's White Population

37,527 residents of Minot, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Minot is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Minot ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Minot's population has increased from 77.8% to 78.5%.

Minot is more White than neighboring Minot AFB (61.6% White). Minot is less White than neighboring Ruthville (83.7% White), Burlington (87.8% White), Logan (87.1% White), and Surrey (90.9% White).

Minot's Black Population

2,155 residents of Minot, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Minot is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Minot ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Minot's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Minot is more Black than neighboring Ruthville (0% Black), Burlington (0.2% Black), Logan (0% Black), and Surrey (1.5% Black). Minot is less Black than neighboring Minot AFB (10.4% Black).

Minot's Asian Population

936 residents of Minot, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Minot is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Minot ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Minot's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Minot is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (0.7% Asian), Logan (0% Asian), Surrey (0.1% Asian), and Minot AFB (1% Asian). Minot is less Asian than neighboring Ruthville (2.9% Asian).

Minot's Hispanic Population

3,784 residents of Minot, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Minot is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Minot ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Minot's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.9%.

Minot is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruthville (0% Hispanic), Burlington (1.8% Hispanic), Logan (0% Hispanic), and Surrey (3.4% Hispanic). Minot is less Hispanic than neighboring Minot AFB (15.6% Hispanic).

Minot's Native American/Other Population

1,065 residents of Minot, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Minot is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Minot ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Minot's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.2%.

Minot is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruthville (0% Native American/Other), and Surrey (0.3% Native American/Other). Minot is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.5% Native American/Other), Logan (12.9% Native American/Other), and Minot AFB (3.3% Native American/Other).

Minot's Multiracial Population

2,324 residents of Minot, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Minot is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Minot ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minot's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Minot's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.9%.

Minot is more Multiracial than neighboring Logan (0% Multiracial), and Surrey (3.7% Multiracial). Minot is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruthville (13.5% Multiracial), Burlington (6% Multiracial), and Minot AFB (8% 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.