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Minot, North Dakota

Introduction to Minot, North Dakota

Minot, North Dakota, in Ward county, is 101 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota and 442 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 36,567 residents.

Minot History

Minot was founded in 1886. It was named in honor of H.D. Minot, a railroad investor. Minot was incorporated on June 28, 1887. The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad reached the city in 1893. In 1888, it became the county seat of Ward County, which was established on November 23, 1885.

Minot and nearby Attractions

  • Oak Park Shopping Center
  • Souris Valley Golf Course
  • Railroad Museum
  • Northwest Art Center
  • Ward County Historical Village
  • Roosevelt Park Zoo

Things To Do In Minot

While in Minot, visitors can plan a day trip to the Roosevelt Park Zoo. The Town and Country Shopping Center, Oak Park Shopping Center and Arrowhead Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers. Souris Valley Golf Course is a great place for golfers to play a round. Some of the local celebrations include the North Dakota State Fair, Souris Valley Garlic and Grape Festival, the North Dakota Horse Fest, Northern Neighbors Day and Norsk Hostfest.

Minot Transportation

Minot International Airport is nearby.

Minot Higher Education

The city is home to Minot State University. Bismarck State College, Northern State University and the University of Mary also provide higher education in the area.

High Points

Minot strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMinot Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMinot Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Minot Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Minot College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Minot Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Minot Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Minot, ND

Comparing Minot to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens83
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old59
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use310

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents102
People Living Alone94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime82
Low Property Crime71

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