The latest census estimates were just released so I thought I would post estimates for ND's 20 largest cities and towns. Overall, I wasn't too surprised by some of the estimates. West Fargo continues to grow at a very healthy rate. I'm surprised to see Jamestown, Devils Lake, Wahpeton, and Valley City still declining so fast. I also thought Grafton would have a larger population or at least a stable population and it more than likely does due to its Hispanic population. Hopefully some of these towns as well as others throughout the rest of the state can do something to stop the population loss.
Rank. City - Estimate (2000 Census)
01. Fargo - 95,556 (90,599)
02. Bismarck - 61,217 (55,532)
03. Grand Forks - 51,216 (49,321)
04. Minot - 36,256 (36,567)
05. West Fargo - 24,313 (14,940)
06. Mandan - 18,274 (16,718)
07. Dickinson - 16,265 (16,010)
08. Jamestown - 14,687 (15,527)
09. Williston - 13,014 (12,512)
10. Wahpeton - 7,418 (8,586)
11. Devils Lake - 6,711 (7,222)
12. Valley City - 6,286 (6,826)
13. Grafton - 3,954 (4,516)
14. Beulah - 2,891 (3,152)
15. Lincoln - 2,876 (1,730)
16. Rugby - 2,510 (2,939)
17. Hazen - 2,200 (2,457)
18. Lisbon - 2,121 (2,292)
19. Horace - 2,078 (915)
20. Bottineau - 2,046 (2,336)