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Carrington, North Dakota

Coordinates: 47°27′10″N 99°07′52″W / 47.4529°N 99.1310°W / 47.4529; -99.1310
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Carrington, North Dakota
City
Nickname: 
Central City
Coordinates: 47°27′10″N 99°07′52″W / 47.4529°N 99.1310°W / 47.4529; -99.1310
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyFoster
Platted1882
Established1883
Incorporated1900
Named forMiles D. Carrington
Government
[1]
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorTom Erdmann
 • CouncilmenTyler Hoggarth
Troy Roundy
Doug Smith
Trygg Olson
Jesse Nelson
Neil Fandrich
Area
[2]
 • City
2.373 sq mi (6.146 km2)
 • Land2.371 sq mi (6.141 km2)
 • Water0.0023 sq mi (0.006 km2)  0.08%
Elevation
[5]
1,585 ft (483 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • City
2,080
 • Estimate 
(2025)[3]
1,950
 • Density877/sq mi (339/km2)
 • Metro
3,212
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58421
Area code701
FIPS code38-12340
GNIS feature ID1035955[5]
HighwaysUS 52, US 281, ND 200
Websitecarringtonnd.com

Carrington is a city in and the county seat of Foster County, North Dakota, United States.[6] A part of Carrington Township and Wyard Township. The population was 2,080 as of the 2020 census,[4] and was estimated at 1,950 in 2025.[3] Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.

History

Carrington was platted in 1882 by Miles D. Carrington and named for him.[7] Carrington has been the county seat since 1883.[8] A post office has been in operation at Carrington since 1883.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.373 square miles (6.15 km2), of which 2.371 square miles (6.14 km2) is land and 0.002 square miles (0.01 km2) (0.08%) is water.[2]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carrington has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[10]

Climate data for Carrington 4 N, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1967–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 55
(13) 		58
(14) 		76
(24) 		99
(37) 		97
(36) 		103
(39) 		107
(42) 		107
(42) 		105
(41) 		92
(33) 		78
(26) 		61
(16) 		107
(42)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 18.3
(−7.6) 		23.1
(−4.9) 		35.8
(2.1) 		53.2
(11.8) 		67.2
(19.6) 		76.4
(24.7) 		81.7
(27.6) 		80.7
(27.1) 		71.8
(22.1) 		55.2
(12.9) 		37.1
(2.8) 		22.8
(−5.1) 		51.9
(11.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 8.4
(−13.1) 		12.6
(−10.8) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		41.0
(5.0) 		54.6
(12.6) 		64.8
(18.2) 		69.5
(20.8) 		67.5
(19.7) 		58.5
(14.7) 		43.6
(6.4) 		27.5
(−2.5) 		13.9
(−10.1) 		40.6
(4.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) −1.5
(−18.6) 		2.1
(−16.6) 		15.3
(−9.3) 		28.7
(−1.8) 		41.9
(5.5) 		53.3
(11.8) 		57.3
(14.1) 		54.4
(12.4) 		45.3
(7.4) 		31.9
(−0.1) 		17.9
(−7.8) 		5.0
(−15.0) 		29.3
(−1.5)
Record low °F (°C) −38
(−39) 		−39
(−39) 		−26
(−32) 		−12
(−24) 		14
(−10) 		29
(−2) 		34
(1) 		28
(−2) 		15
(−9) 		−3
(−19) 		−27
(−33) 		−37
(−38) 		−39
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.53
(13) 		0.42
(11) 		0.75
(19) 		1.25
(32) 		2.76
(70) 		3.78
(96) 		3.60
(91) 		2.33
(59) 		1.97
(50) 		1.90
(48) 		0.67
(17) 		0.81
(21) 		20.77
(528)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.0 5.2 4.5 6.0 9.7 10.3 9.3 7.7 6.1 6.7 4.5 5.8 80.8
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,217—
19201,42016.7%
19301,71720.9%
19401,8507.7%
19502,10113.6%
19602,43816.0%
19702,4912.2%
19802,6416.0%
19902,267−14.2%
20002,2680.0%
20102,065−9.0%
20202,0800.7%
2025 (est.)1,950[3]−6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2020 Census[4]

According to realtor website Zillow, the average price of a home as of June 30, 2026, in Carrington was $199,307.[14]

As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there were 971 estimated households in Carrington with an average of 2.14 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $77,171. Approximately 9.7% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Carrington has an estimated 68.4% employment rate, with 32.2% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 92.4% holding a high school diploma.[15] There were 1,055 housing units at an average density of 444.96 per square mile (171.8/km2).

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (96.1%), Spanish (1.1%), Indo-European (2.8%), Asian and Pacific Islander (0.0%), and Other (0.0%).

The median age in the city was 40.5 years.

Carrington, North Dakota – racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic) Pop. 1980[16] Pop. 1990[17] Pop. 2000[18] Pop. 2010[19] Pop. 2020[20]
White alone (NH) 2,607
(98.71%)		 2,242
(98.90%)		 2,237
(98.63%)		 2,015
(97.58%)		 1,927
(92.64%)
Black or African American alone (NH) 0
(0.00%)		 0
(0.00%)		 4
(0.18%)		 3
(0.15%)		 7
(0.34%)
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 7
(0.27%)		 13
(0.57%)		 11
(0.49%)		 15
(0.73%)		 16
(0.77%)
Asian alone (NH) 0
(0.00%)		 2
(0.09%)		 0
(0.00%)		 3
(0.15%)		 13
(0.63%)
Pacific Islander alone (NH) — — 0
(0.00%)		 0
(0.00%)		 0
(0.00%)
Other race alone (NH) 0
(0.00%)		 0
(0.00%)		 1
(0.04%)		 0
(0.00%)		 6
(0.29%)
Mixed race or multiracial (NH) — — 10
(0.44%)		 15
(0.73%)		 67
(3.22%)
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0
(0.00%)		 10
(0.44%)		 5
(0.22%)		 14
(0.68%)		 44
(2.12%)
Total 2,641
(100.00%)		 2,267
(100.00%)		 2,268
(100.00%)		 2,065
(100.00%)		 2,080
(100.00%)

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,080 people, 923 households, and 515 families residing in the city.[21] The population density was 877.27 inhabitants per square mile (338.7/km2). There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 452.13 per square mile (174.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.13% White, 0.38% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from some other races, and 4.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.12% of the population.[22]

There were 923 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 25.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and _% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2._ and the average family size was 2._.

In the city the population was spread out with _% were under 5 years of age, 21.9% under the age of 18, _% from 18 to 24, _% from 25 to 44, _% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.7 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $_, and the median income for a family was $_. Males had a median income of $_ versus $_ for females. The per capita income for the city was $_. _% of the population and _% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, _% were under the age of 18 and _% were 65 or older.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

23.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present.

There were 1,072 housing units, of which 13.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 17.8%.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,065 people, 951 households, and 540 families residing in the city. The population density was 978.21 inhabitants per square mile (377.7/km2). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 500.71 per square mile (193.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.06% White, 0.15% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00 Pacific Islander, 0.10% from some other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 951 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 2,268 people, 961 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,531.91 inhabitants per square mile (591.5/km2). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 713.95 per square mile (275.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.18% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from some other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 961 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,197, and the median income for a family was $41,654. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,012. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Local media

Print

AM Radio

AM radio stations
Frequency Call sign Name Format Owner City
1600 AM KDAK Dakota Country Radio Full service/Country Ingstad Family Media Carrington

Television

Midcontinent Communications provides cable service to the city of Carrington[23][24] and New Rockford. Dakota Central Telecommunications provides cable service to Carrington, Jamestown, and other nearby communities.

Education

Carrington is served by the Carrington Public Schools.[25] It operates the Carrington School. In the 2025-26 academic year, the district reported a total of 604 students.[26] The system operates Carrington Elementary School and Carrington High School.[27] Prairie View Adventist School is also in Carrington.

Transportation

Two federal highways pass through Carrington. U.S. 281 runs north to south through the area. U.S. 52 runs east and west, co-signed with ND 200 and to U.S. 281, then runs northwest and southeast route. ND 200 runs east and west through the area.

Highways that run through Carrington include U.S. 52, U.S. 281, ND 200 and Foster County CR 1605. The city is also served by both the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad.

Major roads and streets

North and south

  • 4th Avenue U.S. Route 281 (City Park, Crossroads Golf Course, residential, commercial, industrial)
  • 11th Avenue (North of Main Street) (residential, commercial, industrial)
  • 13th Avenue (South of Main Street) (residential, industrial)
  • 14th Avenue (South of Main Street) (residential, industrial)
  • 66th Avenue SE 19th Avenue (Old Hwy 281) (Foster County Fairgrounds, industrial)

East and west

  • 11th Street North (Dakota Growers, industrial)
  • Highway 200 Carrington Airport, residential, commercial, industrial)
  • Main Street (Carrington High School, residential, central business district, commercial, industrial)
  • 3rd Street South (City Park, Stadium of 76, Foster County Fairgrounds, residential)
  • 7th Street South (residential, industrial)

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Council". City of Carrington, North Dakota. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2025 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carrington, North Dakota
  6. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  7. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 205. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  8. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 834. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Foster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Carrington, North Dakota Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  11. ↑ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Station: Carrington 4 N, ND". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Carrington, ND Housing Market". Zillow. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  15. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Carrington city, North Dakota". www.census.gov. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  16. ↑ General Social and Economic Characteristics: North Dakota (PDF). United States Census Bureau. pp. 27 of 80. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  17. ↑ North Dakota: 1990 (PDF). United States Census Bureau. pp. 33 of 254. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  18. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Carrington city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  19. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Carrington city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  20. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Carrington city, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  21. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  22. ↑ "How many people live in Carrington city, North Dakota". USA Today. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Midcontinent Cable TV HD/Standard Channel Listings – Midcontinent Communications". Midco. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Working QAM cable layout". Myth TV. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  25. ↑ "2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Foster County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Carrington Public School District". North Dakota Information Technology. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Carrington Public School". Carrington Public School. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
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