Watford City is a city located in McKenzie County North Dakota. Watford City has a 2024 population of 5,943. Watford City is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Watford City is $132,187 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median age in Watford City is 28.5 years: 29.1 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watford City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,858 | 80.75% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 8.13% |
| Native American | 244 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 224 | 3.72% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,797 | 2.11 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Non Family | 1,519 | 1.2 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Married | 988 | 3.11 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 148 | 2.29 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 142 | 4.77 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
35.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 4.26% |
| Associates Degree | 551 | 14.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 799 | 20.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 968 | 24.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 1,078 | 27.69% |
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 | 2,591 | 2,497 | 800 |
| Hispanic | 871 | 679 | 183 |
| 2+ Races | 286 | 246 | 46 |
| Other Race | 224 | 187 | 0 |
| Native American | 194 | 131 | 11 |
| Black | 145 | 144 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,348 | $88,083 | $47,360 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,464 | $77,784 | $54,427 |
| High School Graduate | $71,552 | $83,148 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,588 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $67,919 | $78,833 | $46,898 |
| Some College | $67,670 | $70,147 | $58,380 |
$67,919
Average Earnings
$78,833
Average Male
$46,898
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.68% of Watford City residents speak only English, while 11.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,367 | 234 | 17.12% |
| White | 3,951 | 199 | 5.04% |
| Multiple | 483 | 190 | 39.34% |
| Other | 223 | 31 | 13.9% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.42%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watford City is Multiple, with 39.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watford City is White, with 5.04% 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 2.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.5% |
| High School | 13.7% |
| Some College | 9.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
| Female Employed | 0.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,929 | $166,936 |
| Households | $88,351 | $132,187 |
| Married Families | $168,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,799 | $100,417 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 4.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.7%
Labor Force Participation
78.7%
Employment Rate
2%
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
27.26%
Born in Watford City
93.78%
Native Born
6.22%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
93.78% of Watford City residents were born in the United States, with 27.26% having been born in North Dakota. 3.72% 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 | 5,559 | -77 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 5,636 | -77 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 5,713 | -76 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 5,789 | -77 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 5,866 | -77 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 5,943 | -77 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 6,020 | 139 | 2.36% |
| 2022 | 5,881 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 5,871 | -379 | -6.06% |
| 2020 | 6,250 | -1,567 | -20.05% |
| 2019 | 7,817 | 767 | 10.88% |
| 2018 | 7,050 | 528 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 6,522 | 108 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 6,414 | -320 | -4.75% |
| 2015 | 6,734 | 2,447 | 57.08% |
| 2014 | 4,287 | 938 | 28.01% |
| 2013 | 3,349 | 788 | 30.77% |
| 2012 | 2,561 | 516 | 25.23% |
| 2011 | 2,045 | 223 | 12.24% |
| 2010 | 1,822 | 0 | 0% |