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 $63,659 with a poverty rate of 21.15%. The median age in New Town is 28.3 years: 27.2 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,833 | 67.27% |
| White | 388 | 14.24% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 9.21% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 4.81% |
| Other race | 90 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.55% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 941 | 2.85 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 401 | 1.13 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Married | 282 | 4.15 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 188 | 3.74 | 14.4 | 85.6 |
| Male | 70 | 5.06 | 50 | 50 |
3.99
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
33.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 9.69% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 9.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 10.65% |
| High School Graduate | 400 | 27.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 7.15% |
| Some College | 343 | 23.57% |
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 | 875 | 704 | 212 |
| White | 248 | 220 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 142 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 94 | 1 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Black | 77 | 51 | 21 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 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 | $40,655 | $41,726 | $38,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,404 | $58,068 | $56,667 |
| High School Graduate | $43,125 | $43,262 | $42,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $73,409 | $39,318 |
| Overall | $43,025 | $42,713 | $43,693 |
| Some College | $40,762 | $37,375 | $42,431 |
$43,025
Average Earnings
$42,713
Average Male
$43,693
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.02% of New Town residents speak only English, while 16.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,819 | 439 | 24.13% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 81 | 28.03% |
| Multiple | 251 | 49 | 19.52% |
| White | 336 | 35 | 10.42% |
| Black | 131 | 26 | 19.85% |
| Other | 90 | 23 | 25.56% |
21.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.64%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Town is Hispanic, with 28.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Town is White, with 10.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.05% |
| Some College | 26.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.93% |
| Female Employed | 7.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,929 | $69,506 |
| Households | $50,707 | $63,659 |
| Married Families | $59,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,875 | $49,605 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 59 | 5.47% |
| White | 22 | 6.59% |
| Other Race | 15 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
54.64%
Born in New Town
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
94.79% of New Town residents were born in the United States, with 54.64% having been born in North Dakota. 2.06% 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% |