The 2000 Census showed that Walsh County had a population of 12,389 people. This represented 1.93% of the total population of North Dakota, making it the state's 11th most populous county (out of 53 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Walsh had a population of 10,798 people. This is a decrease of 12.84% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 11,119 | -10.25% | +2.97% since 2009 |
2009 | 10,798 | -12.84% | -0.93% since 2008 |
2008 | 10,899 | -12.03% | -0.98% since 2007 |
2007 | 11,007 | -11.16% | -1.62% since 2006 |
2006 | 11,188 | -9.69% | -1.6% since 2005 |
2005 | 11,370 | -8.23% | -0.98% since 2004 |
2004 | 11,482 | -7.32% | -1.45% since 2003 |
2003 | 11,651 | -5.96% | -1.08% since 2002 |
2002 | 11,778 | -4.93% | -2.62% since 2001 |
2001 | 12,095 | -2.37% | -2.37% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 12,389 | The Last Census |
Walsh County had 5,757 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Walsh County has a total area<3> of 1,294 square miles [3,351 km²]. Of this total, 1,281 square miles [3,319 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (0.96%) being water (12.36 square miles [32.02 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Walsh County had a population density of 9.67 people per square mile [3.73 people/km²], making it the state's 11th most densely populated county (out of 53 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Walsh County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Walsh and the state of North Dakota. Click here for the Walsh County QuickFact (QF-38099).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Walsh County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Walsh County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Marshall (MN) | QF-27089 | E | 9,184 | 10,155 | -9.56% |
Cavalier | QF-38019 | NW | 3,699 | 4,831 | -23.43% |
Grand Forks | QF-38035 | SE | 66,414 | 66,109 | 0.46% |
Nelson | QF-38063 | SW | 3,129 | 3,715 | -15.77% |
Pembina | QF-38067 | N | 7,392 | 8,585 | -13.9% |
Ramsey | QF-38071 | W | 11,240 | 12,066 | -6.85% |
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