New Rockford, ND Demographics
A map of New Rockford's Population by Race
New Rockford, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,260, a decrease from the 1,361 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Rockford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Rockford 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 New Rockford, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Rockford is ranked the 42nd 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). New Rockford was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Rockford's White Population
1,113 residents of New Rockford, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Rockford is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. New Rockford ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of New Rockford's population has increased from 87.8% to 88.3%.
New Rockford is more White than neighboring Sheyenne (83.8% White), Oberon (84.6% White), and Fort Totten (1.8% White). New Rockford is less White than neighboring Carrington (89.9% White), and Cathay (94.1% White).
New Rockford's Black Population
0 residents of New Rockford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Rockford is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. New Rockford ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of New Rockford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
New Rockford is less Black than neighboring Carrington (0.5% Black).
New Rockford's Asian Population
0 residents of New Rockford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Rockford is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. New Rockford ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of New Rockford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
New Rockford is less Asian than neighboring Carrington (2.5% Asian).
New Rockford's Hispanic Population
60 residents of New Rockford, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Rockford is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. New Rockford ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of New Rockford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.
New Rockford is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheyenne (0% Hispanic), Carrington (2.5% Hispanic), Oberon (0% Hispanic), Cathay (0% Hispanic), and Fort Totten (0% Hispanic).
New Rockford's Native American/Other Population
52 residents of New Rockford, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Rockford is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. New Rockford ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Rockford's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.
New Rockford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrington (0.7% Native American/Other), Oberon (0% Native American/Other), and Cathay (0% Native American/Other). New Rockford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sheyenne (8.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Totten (98.2% Native American/Other).
New Rockford's Multiracial Population
35 residents of New Rockford, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Rockford is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. New Rockford ranks 134th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rockford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Multiracial residents' share of New Rockford's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.8%.
New Rockford is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Totten (0% Multiracial). New Rockford is less Multiracial than neighboring Sheyenne (8.1% Multiracial), Carrington (3.9% Multiracial), Oberon (15.4% Multiracial), and Cathay (5.9% 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.