Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development and Job Development Authority comments on the unbelievable population growth in the heart of the Bakken oil field, Watford City, North Dakota.
Watford City’s population has increased 349% since 2010 according to the recently released 2019 US Census Bureau estimates. Since 2010, Watford City’s population has increased from 1,744 to 7,835. Other cities in McKenzie County include Alexander (population 375) which has experienced 68% growth and Arnegard (population 175) with 52% growth.
Stenberg lists quality of life services and businesses that have been added to the community. He also stresses the need for single family housing as their community continues to stay busy despite the COVID-19 Shutdown.
Hotels, apartments, high school growth, sports moving from Class B to A are also topics covered in the exclusive interview.
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