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Carrington, ND

Founded 1883Foster CountyElev. 484 m
Population
2,171
Median home
$141,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Carrington

Carrington is home to roughly 2,171 residents. Carrington was founded in 1883 and sits in Foster County. The median age is 40.3 and the median household income is $65,469. Homes carry a median value of $141,800, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.1%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,171
Median age
40.3
Median household income
$65,469
Per-capita income
$38,140
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
Unemployment
0.1%
Avg. commute
13 min
Work from home
5.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black0.6%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35%
Sales & office22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving15.6%
Service14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$141,800
Median gross rent
$743/mo
Owner-occupied
67.8%
Median year built
1969
Households
936
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Carrington has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading85%
Math85%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Carrington98
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 92% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime75% below national
Carrington490
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Carrington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Carrington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Foster County
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
DroughtVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Carrington is in Foster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Carrington was founded in 1883 and sits in Foster County. Elevation ~484 m.

Map of Carrington
Carrington, ND
Where Carrington is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonCarrington
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Foster County CourthouseUS Post Office--CarringtonPutnam, Thomas Nichols, HouseHall, Ralph, Farm District
Notable people from Carrington
Jim KleinsasserLarry WoiwodeClinton James Hall
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Nearby cities
New Rockford (16 mi)Jamestown (43 mi)Harvey (44 mi)Devils Lake (47 mi)Valley (64 mi)Cando (72 mi)

Common questions

Carrington — frequently asked

What is the population of Carrington, North Dakota?
Carrington has a population of about 2,171, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carrington?
The median home value in Carrington is $141,800, and the median gross rent is $743/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carrington safe? What is the crime rate?
Carrington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 98 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carrington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Foster County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Carrington?
Carrington has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carrington?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Carrington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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