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Valley City

County:
Barnes County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.296
State:
North Dakota

Valley City is a city located in Barnes County, North Dakota. Valley City has a 2026 population of 6,579. It is also the county seat of Barnes County. Valley City is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,581 in 2020.

The median household income in Valley City is $60,339 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median age in Valley City is 39.4 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males.

6.6K
Total Population
1,531
Density (mi²)

Valley City Population

Valley City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,57900%
20256,579-1-0.02%
20246,580160.24%
20236,564290.44%
20226,535651%
20216,470-111-1.69%
20206,58110.02%
20196,307-73-1.14%
20186,380-43-0.67%
20176,423-105-1.61%
20166,528-79-1.2%
20156,607-10-0.15%
20146,617-37-0.56%
20136,654620.94%
20126,592-74-1.11%
20116,666330.5%
20106,633480.73%
20006,826-337-4.7%
19907,163-611-7.86%
19807,774-69-0.88%
19707,843340.44%
19607,80995813.98%
19506,85193415.79%
19405,91764912.32%
19305,26858212.42%
19204,686801.74%
19104,60600%

Median Age

Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 37.2 years

Valley City Adults

There are 5,129 adults, (1,510 of whom are seniors) in Valley City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,208 (49%)
Male: 3,333 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Valley City includes 88.64% White, 3.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,79888.64%
Two or more races3365.14%
Asian2123.24%
Native American841.28%
Other race560.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander300.46%
Black or African American250.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races931.42%
Other race560.86%
White400.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,75888.03%
Two or more races2433.72%
Asian2123.24%
Native American841.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander300.46%
Black or African American250.38%

Valley City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Valley City 's average per capita income is $46,924. Household income levels show a median of $60,339. The poverty rate stands at 16.67%.

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$99,913-
Families$91,979$120,633
Households$60,339$80,600
Non Families$33,603$46,387

$46,924

Average Income

$60,339

Median Household Income

16.67%

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)