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 112 years ago in 1913.

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Location of Watford City on North Dakota map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 47.8022,-103.2833
Altitude 2,119 feet / 646 meters
Capital city Watford City is capital of McKenzie County
Establishment January 01, 1914 (112 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:26:19 (19th April 2026)
Density 2,136 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 77.74% (2010-2019)
Weather 58℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Watford City  North Dakota 5-20-2008 image
Watford City North Dakota 5-20-2008 image

Geography

Watford City is located at 47°48'8"N 103°16'60"W (47.8022400, -103.2832500).

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Weather

58°F
Mostly Sunny
7 to 13 mph SE Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Official website of Watford City

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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
Watford City zip code is 58854. County name: McKenzie, County fips: 38053
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Services and Civic Places in Watford City

1Watford City City Hall

213 2nd St NE, Watford City, ND 58854 View details

Phone: +17014442533 | Website available

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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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Watford City, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
200341 Williston State College Williston (ND) 58801

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Watford City, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to 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