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Forman, ND
City in Sargent County, North Dakota.
Population
617
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
792
ZIP codes
0
Forman and its ZIP codes
Forman at a glance
- Forman is about 70 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,712, 9% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,100 (49% below North Dakota) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Forman, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forman, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,712
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$128,100
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Norwegian Americans (152), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sargent County. PPP loans are for Forman.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,179
2,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,208
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.96M
FY 2026, $10,865 per person
How people get to work
Forman, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forman, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -1°F
23.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forman, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Forman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CogswellCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RutlandCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GwinnerCity | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| HavanaCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CayugaCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MilnorCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Kidder, SDCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Westwood Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| De LamereCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OakesCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| ElliottCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Britton, SDCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| LisbonCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| EnglevaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| LidgerwoodCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Veblen, SDCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forman, ND in?
- Forman is in Sargent County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Forman, ND?
- About 617 people live in Forman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forman?
- Nearby places include Cogswell (7.1 mi), Rutland (7.2 mi), Gwinner (9.2 mi), Havana (11 mi), Cayuga (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023