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Watford City

County:
McKenzie County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.977
State:
North Dakota

Watford City is a city located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Watford City has a 2026 population of 6,185. It is also the county seat of McKenzie County. Watford City is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,250 in 2020.

The median household income in Watford City is $102,260 with a poverty rate of 7.79%. The median age in Watford City is 28.8 years: 29.3 years for males, and 28.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.5 males.

6.2K
Total Population
689
Density (mi²)
-11 -0.18%
Growth

Watford City Population

Watford City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,185-11-0.18%
20256,196-11-0.18%
20246,2071823.02%
20236,0251432.43%
20225,882170.29%
20215,865-385-6.16%
20206,250330.53%
20197,81776710.88%
20187,0505288.1%
20176,5221081.68%
20166,414-320-4.75%
20156,7342,44757.08%
20144,28793828.01%
20133,34978830.77%
20122,56151625.23%
20112,04530117.26%
20101,822251.39%

Median Age

Overall: 28.8 years
Female: 28.5 years
Male: 29.3 years

Watford City Adults

There are 4,246 adults, (311 of whom are seniors) in Watford City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,666 (44.1%)
Male: 3,373 (55.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watford City includes 76.5% White, 3.68% other race, 3.18% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,62076.5%
Two or more races80213.28%
Other race2223.68%
Native American1923.18%
Black or African American1512.5%
Asian520.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races61610.2%
White5979.89%
Other race2223.68%
Native American450.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,02366.62%
Two or more races1863.08%
Black or African American1512.5%
Native American1472.43%
Asian520.86%

Watford City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watford City 's average per capita income is $71,429. Household income levels show a median of $102,260. The poverty rate stands at 7.79%.

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$155,641-
Families$140,338$155,386
Households$102,260$128,426
Non Families$85,539$98,502

$71,429

Average Income

$102,260

Median Household Income

7.79%

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)