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Carrington, ND
City in Foster County, North Dakota.
Population
2,168
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
914
ZIP codes
0
Carrington and its ZIP codes
Carrington at a glance
- Carrington is about 80 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $77,171, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (40% below North Dakota) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Carrington, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carrington, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,171
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (860), Norwegian Americans (493), Irish Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Foster County. PPP loans are for Carrington.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,539
1,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.1M
FY 2026, $7,674 per person
How people get to work
Carrington, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carrington, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 0°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carrington, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Carrington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SykestonCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CathayCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| New RockfordCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Grace CityCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| KensalCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| PingreeCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodworthCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| SheyenneCity | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| GlenfieldCity | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| McHenryCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| FessendenCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| BowdonCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| HambergCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| PettiboneCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carrington, ND in?
- Carrington is in Foster County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Carrington, ND?
- About 2,168 people live in Carrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carrington?
- Nearby places include Sykeston (13 mi), Cathay (15 mi), New Rockford (16 mi), Grace City (16 mi), Kensal (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023