Velva, ND Demographics

A map of Velva's Population by Race

Velva, North Dakota had a population of 1,086 in 2020. It was 94.5% White, 0.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Velva, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is the 51st most populous. 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's White Population

1,026 residents of Velva identify as White, or 94.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Velva larger than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #107 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Velva is more White than neighboring Sawyer (89% White), Bergen (90% White), and Granville (90.4% White). Velva is less White than neighboring Voltaire (95.7% White), and Ruso (100% White).

Velva's Black Population

1 residents of Velva identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Velva roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Velva is more Black than neighboring Sawyer (0% Black), Bergen (0% Black), Ruso (0% Black), and Granville (0% Black). Velva is less Black than neighboring Voltaire (2.2% Black).

Velva's Asian Population

3 residents of Velva identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Velva roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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

Velva's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Velva identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Velva roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #283 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Velva is more Hispanic than neighboring Voltaire (0% Hispanic), and Ruso (0% Hispanic). Velva is less Hispanic than neighboring Sawyer (3.1% Hispanic), Bergen (10% Hispanic), and Granville (4.6% Hispanic).

Velva's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Velva identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Velva roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Velva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bergen (0% Native American/Other), and Ruso (0% Native American/Other). Velva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Voltaire (2.2% Native American/Other), Sawyer (3.8% Native American/Other), and Granville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Velva's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Velva identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Velva roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Velva is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Velva is more Multiracial than neighboring Voltaire (0% Multiracial), Bergen (0% Multiracial), and Ruso (0% Multiracial). Velva is less Multiracial than neighboring Sawyer (4.1% Multiracial), and Granville (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.