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Carrington

County:
Foster County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.371
State:
North Dakota

Carrington is a city located in Foster County, North Dakota. Carrington has a 2026 population of 1,988. It is also the county seat of Foster County. Carrington is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -4.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,080 in 2020.

The median household income in Carrington is $77,171 with a poverty rate of 9.71%. The median age in Carrington is 40.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 47.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 111.9 males.

2K
Total Population
838
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.75%
Growth

Carrington Population

Carrington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,988-15-0.75%
20252,003-16-0.79%
20242,019-9-0.44%
20232,028-25-1.22%
20222,053-6-0.29%
20212,059-21-1.01%
20202,080-4-0.19%
20191,98510.05%
20181,984-26-1.29%
20172,010-30-1.47%
20162,040-6-0.29%
20152,046-5-0.24%
20142,051-13-0.63%
20132,064-20-0.96%
20122,084190.92%
20112,06500%
20102,06750.24%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 47.7 years
Male: 37.9 years

Carrington Adults

There are 1,662 adults, (475 of whom are seniors) in Carrington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,023 (47.2%)
Male: 1,145 (52.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Carrington includes 91.65% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,98791.65%
Two or more races954.38%
Asian552.54%
Other race160.74%
Black or African American100.46%
Native American50.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White391.8%
Two or more races110.51%
Other race50.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,94889.85%
Two or more races843.87%
Asian552.54%
Other race110.51%
Black or African American100.46%
Native American50.23%

Carrington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Carrington 's average per capita income is $50,121. Household income levels show a median of $77,171. The poverty rate stands at 9.71%.

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$101,618-
Families$98,092$110,037
Households$77,171$93,510
Non Families$63,000$67,524

$50,121

Average Income

$77,171

Median Household Income

9.71%

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)