Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Watford City is a city in McKenzie County, North Dakota, with 6,207 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,119 ft (646 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arnegard, 8.3 miles W.
- 6,207residents (2020 Census)
- 2,119 ftelevation · 646 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.1 km²
- 694 / sq mipopulation density
- 58854ZIP code
About Watford City
Watford City (Hidatsa: abaʔaruʔush), founded in 1914, is a city in and the county seat of McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,207 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 6,378 in 2025, making it the 14th-most-populous city in North Dakota. Because Watford City is part of the Bakken field, the North Dakota oil boom has significantly increased population and construction since the 2010 census.
The main offices of First International Bank and the headquarters of McKenzie Electric Cooperative are in Watford City. The local newspaper is the McKenzie County Farmer.
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Living in Watford City
- Median household income
- $102,260
- Median home value
- $408,500
- Median rent
- $1,336/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Watford City had 6,207 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,207 |
|---|---|
| Density | 694 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watford City at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McKenzie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,207 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.94 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,119 ft (646 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8027° N, 103.2648° W |
| ZIP code | 58854 |
| Official website | watford.mckenziecounty.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3883860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watford City
- Arnegard8.3 mi W
- Alexander17.7 mi W
- Long Creek20.6 mi N
- Mandaree26.6 mi E
- Williston32.1 mi NW
- Springbrook32.4 mi N
- Trenton32.5 mi NW
- Epping33.4 mi N
- Four Bears Village33.6 mi NE
- Ray37.4 mi N
- Killdeer38.5 mi SE
- Dunn Center43.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watford City
What county is Watford City in?
Watford City is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Watford City, ND?
6,207 people lived in Watford City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watford City, ND?
The ZIP code of Watford City is 58854.
What is the elevation of Watford City?
2,119 feet (646 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watford City?
Arnegard (8.3 mi), Alexander (17.7 mi), Long Creek (20.6 mi), Mandaree (26.6 mi), Williston (32.1 mi).
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