Carrington is a city located in Foster County North Dakota. Carrington has a 2024 population of 1,986. Carrington is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,077 in 2020.
The average household income in Carrington is $77,149 with a poverty rate of 8.95%. The median age in Carrington is 44 years: 41.6 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,999 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 920 | 2.23 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 454 | 3.1 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 393 | 1.13 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 69 | 2.59 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Male | 4 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 3.79% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 16.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 277 | 18.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 505 | 33.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 320 | 20.92% |
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 | 1,441 | 1,343 | 336 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,243 | $66,563 | $36,557 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,438 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $48,170 | $50,000 | $39,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,450 | $54,295 | $36,452 |
| Some College | $49,750 | $58,493 | $22,596 |
$46,450
Average Earnings
$54,295
Average Male
$36,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.95% of Carrington residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 182 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
8.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrington is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrington is White, with 9.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.61% |
| High School | 10.78% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,042 | $96,437 |
| Households | $62,240 | $77,149 |
| Married Families | $102,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,972 | $49,063 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
113
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 28 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 33 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
78.2%
Born in Carrington
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Carrington residents were born in the United States, with 78.2% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,872 | -23 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 1,895 | -23 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 1,918 | -22 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 1,940 | -23 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 1,963 | -23 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 1,986 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 2,009 | -43 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,052 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,054 | -23 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 2,077 | 92 | 4.63% |
| 2019 | 1,985 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,984 | -26 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 2,010 | -30 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 2,040 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,046 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 2,051 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,064 | -20 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 2,084 | 19 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 2,065 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,067 | 0 | 0% |