New Town is a city located in Mountrail County North Dakota. New Town has a 2024 population of 2,709. New Town is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,771 in 2020.
The average household income in New Town is $66,029 with a poverty rate of 20.37%. The median age in New Town is 28.4 years: 27.3 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,950 | 71.85% |
| White | 355 | 13.08% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 129 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.44% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 830 | 3.23 | 34 | 66 |
| Non Family | 352 | 1.18 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 237 | 4.32 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 162 | 4.91 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Male | 79 | 5.67 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
4.46
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
34.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 9.64% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 220 | 15.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 9.37% |
| High School Graduate | 364 | 25.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 5.51% |
| Some College | 372 | 25.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 907 | 742 | 252 |
| White | 232 | 218 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 179 | 13 |
| Other Race | 129 | 123 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 55 | 1 |
| Black | 64 | 47 | 14 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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 | $44,583 | $54,107 | $39,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,656 | $0 | $51,563 |
| High School Graduate | $43,365 | $42,407 | $44,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,191 | $67,685 | $42,721 |
| Overall | $44,005 | $51,172 | $42,750 |
| Some College | $39,271 | $50,625 | $39,129 |
$44,005
Average Earnings
$51,172
Average Male
$42,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.26% of New Town residents speak only English, while 16.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,936 | 440 | 22.73% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 85 | 24.5% |
| White | 316 | 36 | 11.39% |
| Other | 129 | 33 | 25.58% |
| Black | 111 | 22 | 19.82% |
| Multiple | 141 | 19 | 13.48% |
20.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.32%
Male Poverty Rate
20.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Town is Other, with 25.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Town is White, with 11.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.01% |
| Some College | 24.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,792 | $70,424 |
| Households | $56,176 | $66,029 |
| Married Families | $69,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,676 | $53,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 62 | 5.37% |
| Other Race | 28 | 21.71% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 11.76% |
| White | 11 | 3.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
54.31%
Born in New Town
94.51%
Native Born
5.49%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
94.51% of New Town residents were born in the United States, with 54.31% having been born in North Dakota. 2.21% 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 | 2,632 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 2,648 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 2,663 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 2,678 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 2,694 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 2,709 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,725 | 91 | 3.45% |
| 2022 | 2,634 | -93 | -3.41% |
| 2021 | 2,727 | -44 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 2,771 | 161 | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 2,610 | 69 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2,541 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,540 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 2,536 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 2,529 | 112 | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 2,417 | 36 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 2,381 | 151 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 2,230 | 170 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 2,060 | 118 | 6.08% |
| 2010 | 1,942 | 0 | 0% |