Ross, ND Demographics

A map of Ross's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	139	78	89.1%	82.1%
Multiracial	15	5	9.6%	5.3%
Hispanic	2	9	1.3%	9.5%
Black	0	2	0.0%	2.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Ross, North Dakota has an estimated population of 156, a dramatic increase from the 95 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ross has become considerably 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 Ross, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ross is ranked the 205th 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). Ross was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ross's White Population

139 residents of Ross, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ross is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Ross ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's White population has grown by an estimated 78.2%. White residents' share of Ross's population has increased from 82.1% to 89.1%.

Ross is more White than neighboring Stanley (75.3% White), and New Town (12.2% White). Ross is less White than neighboring White Earth (96.8% White), Powers Lake (96.3% White), and Palermo (100% White).

Ross's Black Population

0 residents of Ross, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ross is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Ross ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ross's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Ross is less Black than neighboring Stanley (0.7% Black), and New Town (5% Black).

Ross's Asian Population

0 residents of Ross, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ross is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ross ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Ross is less Asian than neighboring New Town (1% Asian).

Ross's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Ross, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ross is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ross ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ross's population has decreased from 9.5% to 1.3%.

Ross is more Hispanic than neighboring White Earth (0% Hispanic), Powers Lake (1% Hispanic), and Palermo (0% Hispanic). Ross is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanley (18.2% Hispanic), and New Town (7.9% Hispanic).

Ross's Native American/Other Population

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

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

Ross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanley (4.1% Native American/Other), and New Town (67.7% Native American/Other).

Ross's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Ross, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ross is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Ross ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ross's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ross's population has increased from 5.3% to 9.6%.

Ross is more Multiracial than neighboring Stanley (1.8% Multiracial), White Earth (3.2% Multiracial), Powers Lake (2.7% Multiracial), Palermo (0% Multiracial), and 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.