Watford City, ND Demographics

The total population of Watford City is estimated to be 5,900 with 3,185 males (53.98%) and 2,715 females (46.02%). There are 470 less females than males in Watford City.
The median household income in Watford City was $82,545 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 2,441(2.87%) from $84,986 in 2020. This income is 110.64% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Watford City sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $117,905. Overall, the median household income for the city of Watford City stands at $82,545.
In Watford City, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $70,025 for males and $42,561 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $80,287 for males and $48,365 for females.
In Watford City, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $80,513.
In 2022, the population of Watford City was 5,885, a 0.32% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Watford City's population was 5,866, a decline of 6.08% compared to a population of 6,246 in 2020.
The median age in Watford City, ND is 29.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 25.64% were under the age of 15, 28.93% aged 15 to 29, 37.87% aged 30 to 64, 6.95% aged 65 to 84, and 0.61% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Watford City population: 82.15% are White, 1.14% are Black or African American, 5.94% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.19% are Asian, 3.91% are some other race and 6.67% are multiracial.