Watford City city, North Dakota
CityPopulation: 6,016 (2023 estimate)
Located in North Dakota , North Dakota
Census Bureau data for Watford City city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Watford City city
- What is the median household income in Watford City city?
- The median household income in Watford City city is $88,351 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Watford City city?
- The poverty rate in Watford City city is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Watford City city?
- $385,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Watford City city?
- The median gross rent in Watford City city is $1,210 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Watford City city residents have a college degree?
- 25.8% of adults in Watford City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,016
Median Income
$88,351
Median Home Value
$385,100
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,554 (+18.1%)
Home Value:
+$148,700 (+62.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.1 pp (-1.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.2 pp (-4.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-25.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,016
Median Age
28.0
Female
45.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 67.9%
Black 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Other 3.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
14.8%
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$88,351
±$5,242
+$12,402 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$128,729
Median Family Income
$123,929
Poverty Rate
8.9%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
3.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
5.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.3%
$10–15k
0.6%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
1.3%
$35–50k
3.5%
$50–75k
23.5%
$75–100k
19.2%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
13.4%
$200k+
15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,683
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
Renter-Occupied
64.7%
Vacancy Rate
24.1%
Median Home Value
$385,100
+$144,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,210
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
18.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
2.4%
$100–200k
6.4%
$200–300k
7.9%
$300–500k
54.3%
$500k–$1M
17.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.7%
$500–1k
19.4%
$1–1.5k
53.6%
$1.5–2k
16.8%
$2–2.5k
7.3%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3+
32.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
27.8%
Single-fam. att.
7.6%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
46.1%
Mobile home
4.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
2.0%
2000–2009
10.7%
2010+
67.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.8%
-6.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.2%
Some College / Associate
27.7%
Less Than High School
3.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
80.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
-0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.8%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
15.9%
Private For-Profit
76.6%
Industry
Agriculture
20.6%
Edu/Health
17.5%
Construction
13.6%
Retail
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Transportation
6.8%
Finance
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public Admin
4.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Prof. Services
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
34.3%
Construction
20.8%
Sales
19.3%
Production
17.8%
Food Prep
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.3 min
Drove Alone
78.6%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.8%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,797
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
2.6%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
32.2%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
2.5%
65–74
1.3%
75–84
3.8%
85+
1.8%
Under 18: 28.2%
Working age (18–64): 71.8%
65 and over: 6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.2%
Naturalized Citizen
40.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
78.6%
Asia
15.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.9%
With a Disability
7.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.4%
Uninsured
10.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.4%
Has a Computer
98.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
69.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023