Ward County's 2026 population is estimated at 68,443, reflecting a 0.01% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ward County is the 4th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 62,128 and has grown 10.16% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.6 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 32.8 years
There are 52,357 adults, (9,636 of whom are seniors) in Ward County.
Female: 33,045 (47.9%)
Male: 35,928 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Ward County includes 81.26% White, 4.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,047 | 81.26% |
| Two or more races | 5,556 | 8.06% |
| Black or African American | 3,271 | 4.74% |
| Other race | 1,648 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 1,269 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.05% |
Ward County 's average per capita income is $53,936. Household income levels show a median of $78,238. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,093 | $139,809 |
| Families | $102,500 | $126,257 |
| Households | $78,238 | $102,307 |
| Non Families | $49,341 | $61,950 |
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