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The City of Watford City had a population of 3,883 as of July 1, 2017. Watford City ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Dakota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Watford City is located at latitude 47.802 and longitude -103.2745 in McKenzie County. The formal boundaries for the City of Watford City (see map below) encompass a land area of 1.4 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. McKenzie County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7). The elevation is 2,119 feet.
The City of Watford City (GNIS ID: 1036317) has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Beneath the boundary map are tables with Watford City population, income and housing data, five-year growth projections and peer comparisons for key demographic data. The estimates are for July 1, 2017.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Watford City: Banks.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,883 |
| Daytime Population: Workers | 1,758 |
| Daytime Population: Residents | 2,663 |
| Total Daytime Population (TDP) | 4,421 |
| Ratio TDP/Total Population1 | 1.14 |
| Population in Households | 3,837 |
| Population in Familes | 2,998 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 46 |
| Population Density2 | 2,768 |
| Diversity Index3 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,849 |
| Average Household Income | $85,542 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,038 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,891 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,016 (53.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 551 (29.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 324 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $135,209 |
| Average Home Value | $163,251 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,567 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 969 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2017 | 2017-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11.67% | 10.92% |
| Households | 11.05% | 10.87% |
| Families | 11.33% | 10.77% |
| Median Household Income | 1.89% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.52% |
The table below compares Watford City to the other 401 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Dakota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2017 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 26 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 208 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 185 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
