Watford City, ND Demographics

A map of Watford City's Population by Race

Watford City, North Dakota has an estimated population of 6,039, a slight decrease from the 6,207 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.6% White, 24.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watford City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watford City has become more 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 Watford City, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watford City is ranked the 13th 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). Watford City was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watford City's White Population

4,023 residents of Watford City, or 66.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watford City is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Watford City ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Watford City's population has decreased from 69.5% to 66.6%.

Watford City is less White than neighboring Arnegard (97.5% White), Long Creek (100% White), Alexander (89.4% White), Epping (69.4% White), and Springbrook (85.2% White).

Watford City's Black Population

151 residents of Watford City, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watford City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Watford City ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Watford City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Watford City is more Black than neighboring Arnegard (0% Black), Long Creek (0% Black), Alexander (0% Black), Epping (0% Black), and Springbrook (0% Black).

Watford City's Asian Population

52 residents of Watford City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watford City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Watford City ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Asian residents' share of Watford City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Watford City is more Asian than neighboring Arnegard (0% Asian), Long Creek (0% Asian), Alexander (0.4% Asian), Epping (0% Asian), and Springbrook (0% Asian).

Watford City's Hispanic Population

1,480 residents of Watford City, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watford City is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watford City ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Watford City's population has increased from 18.7% to 24.5%.

Watford City is more Hispanic than neighboring Arnegard (0% Hispanic), Long Creek (0% Hispanic), Alexander (7.1% Hispanic), Epping (0% Hispanic), and Springbrook (0% Hispanic).

Watford City's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Watford City, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watford City is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Watford City ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watford City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Watford City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Creek (0% Native American/Other), Alexander (0% Native American/Other), Epping (1.6% Native American/Other), and Springbrook (0% Native American/Other). Watford City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arnegard (2.5% Native American/Other).

Watford City's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Watford City, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watford City is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Watford City ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watford City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watford City's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.1%.

Watford City is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnegard (0% Multiracial), and Long Creek (0% Multiracial). Watford City is less Multiracial than neighboring Epping (29% Multiracial), and Springbrook (14.8% 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.