Parshall, ND Demographics

A map of Parshall's Population by Race

Parshall, North Dakota has an estimated population of 922, a slight decrease from the 949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% Native American/Other, 28.6% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parshall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parshall has become less 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 Parshall, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parshall is ranked the 61st 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). Parshall was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parshall's White Population

264 residents of Parshall, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parshall is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Parshall ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Parshall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.6%.

Parshall is more White than neighboring New Town (12.2% White), and White Shield (2% White). Parshall is less White than neighboring Plaza (70.3% White), Makoti (92.9% White), and Palermo (100% White).

Parshall's Black Population

25 residents of Parshall, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parshall is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Parshall ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Parshall's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.7%.

Parshall is more Black than neighboring Plaza (0% Black), Makoti (0% Black), Palermo (0% Black), and White Shield (0.4% Black). Parshall is less Black than neighboring New Town (5% Black).

Parshall's Asian Population

15 residents of Parshall, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parshall is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Parshall ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Parshall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Parshall is more Asian than neighboring Plaza (0% Asian), Makoti (0% Asian), New Town (1% Asian), and Palermo (0% Asian). Parshall is less Asian than neighboring White Shield (3.7% Asian).

Parshall's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Parshall, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parshall is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Parshall ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Parshall's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.0%.

Parshall is more Hispanic than neighboring Palermo (0% Hispanic), and White Shield (2.4% Hispanic). Parshall is less Hispanic than neighboring Plaza (18% Hispanic), Makoti (4.8% Hispanic), and New Town (7.9% Hispanic).

Parshall's Native American/Other Population

540 residents of Parshall, or 58.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parshall is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Parshall ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Parshall's population has increased from 56.4% to 58.6%.

Parshall is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plaza (11.7% Native American/Other), Makoti (2.4% Native American/Other), and Palermo (0% Native American/Other). Parshall is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Town (67.7% Native American/Other), and White Shield (88.6% Native American/Other).

Parshall's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Parshall, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parshall is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Parshall ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parshall's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Parshall's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.4%.

Parshall is more Multiracial than neighboring Plaza (0% Multiracial), Makoti (0% Multiracial), Palermo (0% Multiracial), and White Shield (2.8% Multiracial). Parshall is less Multiracial than neighboring New Town (6.2% 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.