Minot, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Minot, North Dakota is 47,922 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in North Dakota. The median household income is $77,431, the median home value is $254,400, and the median age is 33.6.
The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (41,442 → 47,440).
47,922
Population
1730
People / sq mi
$77,431
Median Income
$254,400
Median Home Value
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Minot covers 27.7 sq mi of land at 1730 people per square mile.
About Minot, ND
Remote work is unusually rare in Minot: 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Minot is a city in North Dakota with a population of 47,922. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in North Dakota in the country, at #4 by population.
The typical household here earns about $77,431, near the US median of $78,538. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $254,400, with typical rent around $928.
29.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 5.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Minot city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Minot city had a population of 41,442 in 2010 and 47,440 in 2024, a 14.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,627 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 1.00%.
47,440
Population (2024)
41,442
Population (2010)
49,627
Peak (2015)
1.00%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,442 |
| 2011 | 43,222 |
| 2012 | 44,148 |
| 2013 | 46,536 |
| 2014 | 48,174 |
| 2015 | 49,627 |
| 2016 | 48,803 |
| 2017 | 48,046 |
| 2018 | 47,455 |
| 2019 | 47,382 |
| 2020 | 48,388 |
| 2021 | 47,988 |
| 2022 | 47,685 |
| 2023 | 47,420 |
| 2024 | 47,440 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,431
Median Household Income
$43,915
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$254,400
Median Home Value
$928
Median Rent
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.7%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
77.7%
Public Transit
5.4%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
35.6%
Foreign Born
94.1%
Non-English at Home
10.7%
Veterans
14.8%
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 5.8% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Minot, North Dakota has a population of 47,922 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in North Dakota.
The median household income in Minot, North Dakota is $77,431, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Minot, North Dakota is $254,400, with median monthly rent at $928 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.
The median age in Minot, North Dakota is 33.6 years. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (41,442 → 47,440).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.