Ward County's estimated 2026 population is 68,443 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ward County is the 4th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 62,128 and has seen a growth of 10.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ward County includes 82.2% White, 4.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.2%)
Two or more races (8.4%)
Black or African American (4.13%)
Other race (2.3%)
Asian (1.56%)
Native American (1.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,909 | 82.2% |
| Two or more races | 5,817 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,861 | 4.13% |
| Other race | 1,594 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1,079 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 906 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ward County's average per capita income is $53,872. Household income levels show a median of $79,273. The poverty rate stands at 7.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,331 | - |
| Families | $103,964 | $125,300 |
| Households | $79,273 | $101,341 |
| Non Families | $49,140 | $61,410 |
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