Watford City, ND Demographics

A map of Watford City's Population by Race

Watford City, North Dakota had a population of 6,207 in 2020. It was 69.5% White, 2.3% Black, 2.2% Asian, 18.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watford City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is the 13th 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).

Watford City's White Population

4,311 residents of Watford City identify as White, or 69.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Watford City less than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is ranked #376 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watford City is less White than neighboring Arnegard (86.2% White), Long Creek (78.8% White), Alexander (91.2% White), Epping (84.5% White), and Springbrook (75.7% White).

Watford City's Black Population

145 residents of Watford City identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watford City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watford City is more Black than neighboring Long Creek (1% Black), Alexander (0% Black), Epping (0% Black), and Springbrook (0% Black). Watford City is less Black than neighboring Arnegard (2.8% Black).

Watford City's Asian Population

136 residents of Watford City identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watford City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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

Watford City's Hispanic Population

1,161 residents of Watford City identify as Hispanic, or 18.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watford City larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watford City is more Hispanic than neighboring Arnegard (5.7% Hispanic), Long Creek (2.9% Hispanic), Alexander (1.3% Hispanic), Epping (4.8% Hispanic), and Springbrook (5.4% Hispanic).

Watford City's Native American/Other Population

160 residents of Watford City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watford City 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, Watford City is ranked #93 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watford City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arnegard (3.9% Native American/Other), Long Creek (2.9% Native American/Other), Alexander (2.8% Native American/Other), Epping (6% Native American/Other), and Springbrook (10.8% Native American/Other).

Watford City's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Watford City identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watford City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Watford City is ranked #119 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watford City is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnegard (1.4% Multiracial). Watford City is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Creek (14.4% Multiracial), Epping (4.8% Multiracial), and Springbrook (8.1% Multiracial).

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