Watford City, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,146
Unemployment
1.5%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$283,000
Median Income
$75,000
Median Rent
$1,154
Watford City SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Watford City, ND Crime Report
114
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,224.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-47.80%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watford City / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,224.6 | 2,453.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 204.1 | 329.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 19.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 193.4 | 253.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 95 | 1,020.5 | 2,124.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 182.6 | 417.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 66 | 709.0 | 1,435.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 128.9 | 271.0 | 246.0 |
Watford City, ND Cost Of Living
100
Watford City's Overall Cost Of Living
Watford City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Watford City | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Watford City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,146 | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 6,197 | 13.9% |
| 2018 | 5,441 | 18.4% |
| 2017 | 4,596 | 23.3% |
| 2016 | 3,728 | 36.2% |
| 2015 | 2,738 | 21.5% |
| 2014 | 2,253 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 2,088 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,996 | 14.3% |
| 2011 | 1,746 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watford City
| Race | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 83.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 4.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Watford City
| Gender | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watford City for adults over 25
| Education | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Watford City, North Dakota
| Income | Watford City | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.0% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.4% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
