Valley City is a city located in Barnes County North Dakota. Valley City has a 2024 population of 6,540. Valley City is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley City is $72,238 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Valley City is 39.1 years: 37.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,846 | 89.14% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 3.25% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 137 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 129 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,039 | 1.96 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 1,685 | 1.11 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 1,036 | 3.11 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 245 | 2.62 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 73 | 2.79 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 2.89% |
| Associates Degree | 680 | 16.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 897 | 21.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,317 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 736 | 17.61% |
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 | 3,808 | 3,586 | 1,047 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 82 | 8 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 75 | 0 |
| Black | 74 | 74 | 56 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | 18 |
| Other Race | 33 | 32 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,196 | $66,612 | $39,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,762 | $80,156 | $69,702 |
| High School Graduate | $38,881 | $40,354 | $31,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,650 | $56,727 | $40,301 |
| Some College | $49,766 | $59,029 | $42,336 |
$45,650
Average Earnings
$56,727
Average Male
$40,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.39% of Valley City residents speak only English, while 4.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,234 | 827 | 15.8% |
| Black | 147 | 81 | 55.1% |
| Native | 125 | 46 | 36.8% |
| Multiple | 192 | 14 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 137 | 10 | 7.3% |
| Other | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 3 | 1.68% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.33%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley City is Black, with 55.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley City is Hispanic, with 1.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.7% |
| High School | 18.26% |
| Some College | 6.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 10.77% |
| Female Employed | 8.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,931 | $105,044 |
| Households | $52,224 | $72,238 |
| Married Families | $103,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,650 | $44,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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
445
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 9.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
72.8%
Born in Valley City
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
3.66%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
95.58% of Valley City residents were born in the United States, with 72.8% having been born in North Dakota. 3.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,489 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 6,499 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 6,509 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 6,520 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 6,530 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 6,540 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 6,551 | -12 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 6,563 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 6,567 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 6,582 | 275 | 4.36% |
| 2019 | 6,307 | -73 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 6,380 | -43 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 6,423 | -105 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 6,528 | -79 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 6,607 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 6,617 | -37 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 6,654 | 62 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 6,592 | -74 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 6,666 | 33 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,633 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,826 | -337 | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 7,163 | -611 | -7.86% |
| 1980 | 7,774 | -69 | -0.88% |
| 1970 | 7,843 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 1960 | 7,809 | 958 | 13.98% |
| 1950 | 6,851 | 934 | 15.79% |
| 1940 | 5,917 | 649 | 12.32% |
| 1930 | 5,268 | 582 | 12.42% |
| 1920 | 4,686 | 80 | 1.74% |
| 1910 | 4,606 | -1,883 | -29.02% |