Watford City, ND is a small town located in the northwest corner of North Dakota. With a population of 5,725, Watford City has a population density of 892 people per square mile. It is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of things to do in Watford City, ranging from local businesses such as The Ranch Room and North Star Lanes bowling alley, to year-round outdoor activities like camping and fishing at Lake Sakakawea State Park. Other organizations are available through the Watford City Community Centers and there are several sporting events going on throughout the year like basketball games at the Rough Rider Center or high school football games at Tournament Field.
The population in Watford City is 5,725. There are 643 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Watford City is 29.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Watford City is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Watford City
- 41.6% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Watford City
- 86.5% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 3.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander