Another growing community is Watford City, which built a new high school in 2016, just east of town. In terms of percent increase, Watford City’s growing population is impressive: a 333% increase from 2000 to 2020.

Population of Watford City
Year Population
2020 6,207
2000 1,435

Watford City has also seen the same type of income and home value increases as other nearby towns.

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July 25, 2002, Landsat 7 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
Aug. 8, 2010, Landsat 5 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
Aug. 27, 2011, Landsat 5 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
Aug. 16, 2013, Landsat 8 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
Aug. 19, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
July 26, 2017, Landsat 8 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
July 16, 2022, Landsat 9 (path/row 34/27) — Watford City, North Dakota, USA
July 20, 2022, Sentinel-2B — Watford City, North Dakota, USA

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