Minot’s population isn’t booming, but it’s not shrinking either—it’s holding steady. New Census estimates show slight shifts, with natural growth balancing out migration losses. Ward County’s numbers have barely budged in the past year, reflecting a broader trend: oil-driven western counties keep growing, while more rural areas continue to decline.
Jill Schramm with The Minot Daily News has the full story including how these estimates are used in our community.
