Demographics & People — Rugby, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,555 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Total Households | 1,201 |
| Family Households | 596 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,348 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,181 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 621 |
| Norwegian | 619 |
| Other groups | 215 |
| Irish | 189 |
| Russian | 82 |
| American | 78 |
| French (except Basque) | 67 |
| Swedish | 59 |
| English | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 2,395 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 2,407 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 140 |
| Population 18+ | 2,079 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rugby, North Dakota.