Demographics & People — Velva, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 997 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 35.4 |
| Total Households | 380 |
| Family Households | 260 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 939 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 347 |
| German | 307 |
| Norwegian | 206 |
| Other groups | 105 |
| English | 85 |
| Irish | 68 |
| Polish | 39 |
| American | 38 |
| Italian | 30 |
| Russian | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 881 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 909 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 52 |
| Population 18+ | 763 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Velva, North Dakota.