Demographics & People — Watford City, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,016 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,100 |
| Median Age | 28.8 |
| Total Households | 2,797 |
| Family Households | 1,278 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,858 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,369 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,973 |
| Other groups | 1,424 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,074 |
| German | 1,046 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 812 |
| Norwegian | 715 |
| Irish | 454 |
| English | 288 |
| Polish | 188 |
| French (except Basque) | 154 |
Language
| English Only | 4,903 |
| Spanish | 562 |
| Population 5+ | 5,529 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 210 |
| Population 18+ | 4,157 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Watford City, North Dakota.