Valley City, ND Demographics

A map of Valley City's Population by Race

Valley City, North Dakota has an estimated population of 6,541, a less than 1% change from the 6,575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley City has become more 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 Valley City, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley City is ranked the 12th 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). Valley City was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley City's White Population

5,758 residents of Valley City, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley City is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Valley City ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Valley City's population has decreased from 89.6% to 88.0%.

Valley City is more White than neighboring Oriska (81.4% White), Sanborn (86.4% White), and Fingal (65.5% White). Valley City is less White than neighboring Kathryn (96.1% White), and Rogers (96.2% White).

Valley City's Black Population

25 residents of Valley City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley City is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Valley City ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.5%. Black residents' share of Valley City's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.4%.

Valley City is more Black than neighboring Oriska (0% Black), Sanborn (0% Black), Kathryn (0% Black), Rogers (0% Black), and Fingal (0% Black).

Valley City's Asian Population

212 residents of Valley City, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Valley City ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 216.4%. Asian residents' share of Valley City's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.2%.

Valley City is more Asian than neighboring Oriska (1.7% Asian), Sanborn (0% Asian), Kathryn (0% Asian), Rogers (0% Asian), and Fingal (0% Asian).

Valley City's Hispanic Population

189 residents of Valley City, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Valley City ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley City's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Valley City is more Hispanic than neighboring Sanborn (0% Hispanic), Kathryn (2.6% Hispanic), and Fingal (0% Hispanic). Valley City is less Hispanic than neighboring Oriska (3.5% Hispanic), and Rogers (3.8% Hispanic).

Valley City's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of Valley City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley City is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley City ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Valley City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oriska (0% Native American/Other), Kathryn (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rogers (0% Native American/Other). Valley City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sanborn (2.9% Native American/Other), and Fingal (31% Native American/Other).

Valley City's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Valley City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Valley City ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley City's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Valley City is more Multiracial than neighboring Kathryn (0% Multiracial), Rogers (0% Multiracial), and Fingal (3.4% Multiracial). Valley City is less Multiracial than neighboring Oriska (13.4% Multiracial), and Sanborn (10.7% 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.