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Watford City

County:
McKenzie County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.977
State:
North Dakota

Watford City is a city located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Watford City has a 2025 population of 5,866. Watford City is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,250 in 2020.

The average household income in Watford City is $132,187 with a poverty rate of 7.86%.The median age in Watford City is 28.5 years: 29.1 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.

5.9K
Total Population
653
Density (mi²)
-77 -1.3%
Growth

Watford City Population

Watford City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Watford City includes 80.75% White, 4.06% Native American, 3.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,85880.75%
Two or more races4898.13%
Native American2444.06%
Other race2243.72%
Black or African American1452.41%
Asian560.93%

Watford City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Watford City's average per capita income is $67,919. Household income levels show a median of $88,351. The poverty rate stands at 7.86%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$168,077-
Families$123,929$166,936
Households$88,351$132,187
Non Families$81,799$100,417

$67,919

Average Income

$88,351

Median Household Income

7.86%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)