Zap, ND Demographics

A map of Zap's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	154	200	77.0%	90.5%
Native American/Other	29	6	14.5%	2.7%
Hispanic	10	6	5.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	7	6	3.5%	2.7%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Zap, North Dakota has an estimated population of 200, a decrease from the 221 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 14.5% Native American/Other, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zap has become considerably 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 Zap, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 38.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zap is ranked the 177th 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). Zap was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zap's White Population

154 residents of Zap, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zap is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Zap ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's White population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Zap's population has decreased from 90.5% to 77.0%.

Zap is more White than neighboring White Shield (2% White). Zap is less White than neighboring Golden Valley (100% White), Beulah (87.6% White), Dodge (87.2% White), and Hazen (94.2% White).

Zap's Black Population

0 residents of Zap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zap is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Zap ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Zap's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Zap is less Black than neighboring Dodge (0.9% Black), and White Shield (0.4% Black).

Zap's Asian Population

0 residents of Zap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zap is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Zap ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Zap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Zap is less Asian than neighboring Beulah (1.2% Asian), Dodge (6.4% Asian), and White Shield (3.7% Asian).

Zap's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Zap, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zap is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Zap ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Zap's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.0%.

Zap is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden Valley (0% Hispanic), Beulah (4.4% Hispanic), Dodge (0% Hispanic), Hazen (3.4% Hispanic), and White Shield (2.4% Hispanic).

Zap's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Zap, or 14.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zap is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Zap ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 383.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zap's population has increased from 2.7% to 14.5%.

Zap is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golden Valley (0% Native American/Other), Beulah (1.6% Native American/Other), Dodge (0% Native American/Other), and Hazen (1.3% Native American/Other). Zap is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Shield (88.6% Native American/Other).

Zap's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Zap, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zap is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Zap ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zap's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Zap's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.

Zap is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Valley (0% Multiracial), Hazen (1% Multiracial), and White Shield (2.8% Multiracial). Zap is less Multiracial than neighboring Beulah (5.2% Multiracial), and Dodge (5.5% 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.