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New Town, ND
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
Population
2,721
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
0
New Town and its ZIP codes
New Town at a glance
- New Town is about 83 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 32% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600 (17% below North Dakota) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for New Town, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Town, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Mexican Americans (169), Norwegian Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mountrail County. PPP loans are for New Town.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,674
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.6M
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
How people get to work
New Town, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Town, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Town, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near New Town
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Four Bears VillageCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| ParshallCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| MandareeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| RossCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| StanleyCity | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| PlazaCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| PalermoCity | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| White EarthCity | 30 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Town, ND in?
- New Town is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of New Town, ND?
- About 2,721 people live in New Town, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Town?
- Nearby places include Four Bears Village (4.6 mi), Parshall (17 mi), Mandaree (20 mi), Ross (22 mi), Stanley (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023