Watford City, North Dakota
Watford City: City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
About
Watford City is a city located in the county of McKenzie in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,744 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 7,835 inhabitants.
The city was created 110 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Watford City
| Population : | 7,835 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | McKenzie County |
| Postal code : | 58854 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 3.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,119 feet / 646 meters |
| Capital city : | Watford City is capital of McKenzie County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1914 (110 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:21:32 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,136 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 77.74% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Watford City is located at 47°48'8"N 103°16'60"W (47.8022400, -103.2832500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Watford City
Demographics
The population of Watford City increased by 77.74% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,744 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,046 | 14.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,569 | 20.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,360 | 23.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,304 | 21.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,745 | 36.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,420 | -5.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,529 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,080 | 7.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,835 | 9.64% | estimation process |
Other Places in Watford City
1 Watford City City Hall
213 2nd St NE, Watford City, ND 58854 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Watford City (3)
People born in Watford City, including politician Mark Sanford, 38th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota Brent Sanford, politician Ruth Buffalo, .
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Schools in Watford City
College & universities near Watford City, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200341 | Williston State College | Williston (ND) | 58801 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watford City, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTN | Williston | 1 South Main Street | RAIL |
| SIY | Sidney, MT | 1201 West Holly Street | BUS |
| STN | Stanley | Main Street & Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Watford City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watford City Post Office | Watford City (ND) | 58854 |
Other cities in McKenzie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKenzie County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arnegard | 100 | Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
| Hawkeye | 77 | Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
| Keene | 60 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Harding | 32 | Township in Ramsey County, North Dakota |
| Alexander | 24 | City in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Watford City distances to largest North Dakota cities
