Watford City is a city located in McKenzie County North Dakota. Watford City has a 2024 population of 5,943. Watford City is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Watford City is $121,327 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in Watford City is 29.1 years: 29.4 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watford City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,870 | 82.54% |
| Two or more races | 480 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 291 | 4.93% |
| Other race | 189 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,435 | 2.38 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 1,179 | 1.31 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Married | 976 | 3.18 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 145 | 3.47 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
| Male | 135 | 4.72 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
40.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 262 | 6.94% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 13.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 829 | 21.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 884 | 23.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 1,004 | 26.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,812 | 2,595 | 864 |
| Hispanic | 702 | 585 | 151 |
| Native American | 200 | 165 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 166 | 39 |
| Other Race | 189 | 189 | 0 |
| Black | 55 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,906 | $92,967 | $48,568 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,112 | $75,400 | $55,781 |
| High School Graduate | $53,083 | $71,412 | $31,204 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,357 | $57,841 | $33,618 |
| Overall | $66,463 | $76,841 | $44,300 |
| Some College | $66,824 | $75,205 | $55,747 |
$66,463
Average Earnings
$76,841
Average Male
$44,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.15% of Watford City residents speak only English, while 12.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,072 | 426 | 39.74% |
| Multiple | 450 | 227 | 50.44% |
| White | 4,212 | 177 | 4.2% |
| Other | 188 | 46 | 24.47% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watford City is Multiple, with 50.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watford City is White, with 4.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.62% |
| Some College | 11.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,403 | $144,242 |
| Households | $84,076 | $121,327 |
| Married Families | $124,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,390 | $93,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 6.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
76.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.36%
Born in Watford City
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
2.63%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
96.03% of Watford City residents were born in the United States, with 32.36% having been born in North Dakota. 2.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,559 | -77 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 5,636 | -77 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 5,713 | -76 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 5,789 | -77 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 5,866 | -77 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 5,943 | -77 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 6,020 | 139 | 2.36% |
| 2022 | 5,881 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 5,871 | -379 | -6.06% |
| 2020 | 6,250 | -1,567 | -20.05% |
| 2019 | 7,817 | 767 | 10.88% |
| 2018 | 7,050 | 528 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 6,522 | 108 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 6,414 | -320 | -4.75% |
| 2015 | 6,734 | 2,447 | 57.08% |
| 2014 | 4,287 | 938 | 28.01% |
| 2013 | 3,349 | 788 | 30.77% |
| 2012 | 2,561 | 516 | 25.23% |
| 2011 | 2,045 | 223 | 12.24% |
| 2010 | 1,822 | 0 | 0% |