Velva, ND Demographics

A map of Velva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	975	1,026	90.0%	94.5%
Multiracial	42	38	3.9%	3.5%
Native American/Other	41	7	3.8%	0.6%
Hispanic	25	11	2.3%	1.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Velva, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,083, a less than 1% change from the 1,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.8% Native American/Other, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Velva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Velva has become considerably 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 Velva, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Velva is ranked the 48th 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). Velva was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Velva's White Population

975 residents of Velva, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Velva is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Velva ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Velva's population has decreased from 94.5% to 90.0%.

Velva is more White than neighboring Granville (89.2% White). Velva is less White than neighboring Voltaire (100% White), Sawyer (90.9% White), Bergen (100% White), and Ruso (100% White).

Velva's Black Population

0 residents of Velva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Velva is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Velva ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Velva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Velva is less Black than neighboring Sawyer (1.7% Black).

Velva's Asian Population

0 residents of Velva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Velva is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Velva ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Velva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Velva's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Velva, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Velva is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Velva ranks 286th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 127.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Velva's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.3%.

Velva is more Hispanic than neighboring Voltaire (0% Hispanic), Bergen (0% Hispanic), and Ruso (0% Hispanic). Velva is less Hispanic than neighboring Sawyer (4.5% Hispanic), and Granville (8.3% Hispanic).

Velva's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Velva, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Velva is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Velva ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 485.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Velva's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.8%.

Velva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Voltaire (0% Native American/Other), Sawyer (0% Native American/Other), Bergen (0% Native American/Other), Ruso (0% Native American/Other), and Granville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Velva's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Velva, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Velva is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Velva ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Velva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Velva is more Multiracial than neighboring Voltaire (0% Multiracial), Sawyer (2.8% Multiracial), Bergen (0% Multiracial), Ruso (0% Multiracial), and Granville (1.8% 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.