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Minot, ND

Founded 1886Ward CountyElev. 491 m
Population
47,922
Median home
$254,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Minot

Minot is a city in North Dakota with about 47,922 residents. Minot was founded in 1886 and sits in Ward County. The median age is 33.6 and the median household income is $77,431. Homes carry a median value of $254,400, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,922
Median age
33.6
Median household income
$77,431
Per-capita income
$43,915
Poverty rate
9.7%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
18.6 min
Work from home
5.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black4.7%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.3%
Sales & office18.4%
Service16.9%
Production, transportation & material moving14.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$254,400
Median gross rent
$928/mo
Owner-occupied
58.3%
Median year built
1983
Households
21,080
Avg. household size
2.21

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Minot has 24 public schools — 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading53%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 11–12
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
NEDROSE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
SOURIS RIVER CAMPUS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SOUTH PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMYMiddleGrades 6–8
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime1% above national
Minot390
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% below national
Minot1,475
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Ward County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Minot is in Ward County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Minot was founded in 1886 and sits in Ward County. Elevation ~491 m.

Population trend
50K20K47,92219502024
Map of Minot
Minot, ND
Where Minot is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWilliston
Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Union National Bank and AnnexCarr, Andrew, Sr., HouseTufveson HouseSoo Line Passenger DepotU.S. Post OfficeMinot Carnegie LibraryWestland Oil Filling StationWard County Courthouse
Notable people from Minot
Josh DuhamelWiz KhalifaGary JohnsonGreg RaymerMary OsborneMark LandsbergerTim JackmanThomas M. DavisJoseph F. EnrightDayna Smith
People searches in Minot
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Nearby cities
Burlington (6 mi)Surrey (7 mi)Garrison (41 mi)Stanley (52 mi)Bottineau (56 mi)New (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Minot, ND (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Minot, North Dakota.

Mark Wayne Lewis, 56
Minot · 58703
AKA Mark Lewis, Mark W Lewis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Minot — frequently asked

What is the population of Minot, North Dakota?
Minot has a population of about 47,922, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Minot?
The median home value in Minot is $254,400, and the median gross rent is $928/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Minot safe? What is the crime rate?
Minot Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 390 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Minot face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ward County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Minot?
Minot has 24 public schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Minot?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Minot. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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