The Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That’s the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census’s race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted North Dakota? Where cities and towns in North Dakota have seen the greatest increase in it’s Hispanic population?
Turns out there’s been a 78.6% increase in the Hispanic population in North Dakota.
We broke down the most recent census data to determine the cities in North Dakota with the largest Hispanic population in 2018:
- Dickinson (Photos)
- Williston (Photos)
- Minot (Photos)
- Wahpeton (Photos)
- Grand Forks (Photos)
- Fargo (Photos)
- Jamestown (Photos)
- Mandan (Photos)
- Bismarck (Photos)
- Devils Lake (Photos)
Dickinson took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in North Dakota for 2018.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where North Dakota ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in North Dakota or the most diverse places in North Dakota.
How We Determined The Cities In North Dakota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2018
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the census. So that’s where we went to get the breakdown of race across North Dakota.
That lead us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2012-2016 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 6,000 people. That left us with 12 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic. The percentages ranked from 6.1% to 1.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic population with a higher score being more Hispanic than a lower score. Dickinson took the distinction of being the most Hispanic, while West Fargo was the least Hispanic city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in North Dakota ranked by population of Hispanic residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
1. Dickinson
Population: 21,985% Hispanic: 6.14%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 1,350
Percent Change Since 2010: 267.85%
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Dickinson is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Stark County. The population was 17,787 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2015 population is 23,765.
2. Williston
Population: 23,902% Hispanic: 5.74%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 1,373
Percent Change Since 2010: 329.06%
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Williston is a city in and the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2010 census gave its population as 14,716, and the Census Bureau gave the 2015 estimated population as 26,977, making Williston the sixth largest city in North Dakota. The North Dakota oil boom is largely responsible for the sharp increase in population.
3. Minot
Population: 47,338% Hispanic: 4.69%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 2,222
Percent Change Since 2010: 87.19%
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Minot MY-not) is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States, in the state’s north-central region. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state and a trading center for a large portion of northern North Dakota, southwestern Manitoba, and southeastern Saskatchewan. Founded in 1886 during the construction of the Great Northern Railway, Minot is also known as ‘Magic City’, commemorating its remarkable growth in size over a short time.
4. Wahpeton
Population: 7,844% Hispanic: 3.86%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 303
Percent Change Since 2010: 144.35%
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Wahpeton is a city in Richland County, in southeastern North Dakota, United States. It is located along the Bois de Sioux River at its confluence with the Otter Tail River, forming the Red River of the North. Wahpeton is the county seat of Richland County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city’s 2015 population was 7,899.
5. Grand Forks
Population: 55,831% Hispanic: 3.55%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 1,984
Percent Change Since 2010: 39.42%
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Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota and is the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city’s population was 52,838, while the total of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or The Grand Cities.
6. Fargo
Population: 115,950% Hispanic: 3.01%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 3,486
Percent Change Since 2010: 59.91%
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Fargo is the most populous city in the state of North Dakota, accounting for nearly 16% of the state population. Fargo is also the county seat of Cass County. According to the 2016 United States Census estimates, its population was 120,762, making it the 229th-most populous city in the United States. Fargo, along with its twin city of Moorhead, Minnesota, as well as the adjacent cities of West Fargo, North Dakota and Dilworth, Minnesota, form the core of the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in 2016 contained a population of 238,124. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Fargo as the fourth fastest-growing small city in the United States.
7. Jamestown
Population: 15,441% Hispanic: 2.76%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 426
Percent Change Since 2010: 37.86%
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Jamestown is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Stutsman County. The population was 15,427 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth largest city in North Dakota. Jamestown was founded in 1872.
8. Mandan
Population: 20,613% Hispanic: 2.67%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 550
Percent Change Since 2010: 120.0%
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9. Bismarck
Population: 68,981% Hispanic: 2.19%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 1,511
Percent Change Since 2010: 79.88%
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Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city in North Dakota after Fargo. The city’s population was estimated in 2016 at 72,417, while its metropolitan population was 131,635. In 2015, Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.
10. Devils Lake
Population: 7,299% Hispanic: 1.86%
# Of Hispanic Residents: 136
Percent Change Since 2010: 122.95%
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Devils Lake is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Ramsey County. The population was 7,141 at the 2010 census. It is named after the nearby body of water, Devils Lake. The first house in Devils Lake was built in 1882. It was surveyed in 1883 and named Creelsburg and later Creel City, after the surveyor, Heber M. Creel. In 1884 it was renamed Devils Lake.
There You Have It – Hispanic Populations Across North Dakota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Hispanic populations across North Dakota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic places in North Dakota:
- West Fargo
- Valley City
- Devils Lake
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Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In North Dakota
| Rank | City | % Hispanic | 1 |
|---|---|
| Dickinson | 6.14% | 2 |
| Williston | 5.74% | 3 |
| Minot | 4.69% | 4 |
| Wahpeton | 3.86% | 5 |
| Grand Forks | 3.55% | 6 |
| Fargo | 3.01% | 7 |
| Jamestown | 2.76% | 8 |
| Mandan | 2.67% | 9 |
| Bismarck | 2.19% | 10 |
| Devils Lake | 1.86% | 11 |
| Valley City | 1.65% | 12 |
| West Fargo | 1.02% |
