West Bay township, North Dakota
West Bay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Bay township is a geographic entity located in Benson County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 33. The land area covers 35.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 33 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ±48.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17 | ±9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 17 | ±9 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17 | ±9 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $225,000 | ±$160,030 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,750 | ±$45,433 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,576 | ±$25,274 |
| Poverty Rate | 63.6% | ±62.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±45 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±62.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 16 | ±16 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±24.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST BAY
GUS Population: 33 (2024)
ID: 110279
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK TREAS
PO BOX 33, MINNEWAUKAN ND 58351-0033
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COUNTY OF BENSON
GUS Population: 5,756 (2024)
ID: 171319
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 206, MINNEWAUKAN ND 58351-0206
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Totten, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Fort Totten, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Maddock, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Maddock, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Minnewaukan, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Minnewaukan, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Oberon, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Fort Totten, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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College | 14.1 mi away | 214 1st Ave, Fort Totten, ND, 58335 |
7017664415
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MADDOCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 114 CENTRAL AVENUE, MADDOCK, ND, 58348 |
(701) 438-2235
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Lake Region State College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND, 58301-1598 |
7016621600
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LEEDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 221 MAIN STREET WEST, LEEDS, ND, 58346 |
(701) 466-2928
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LAKE REGION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 423 7TH STREET NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301 |
(701) 662-2220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MINNEWAUKAN, ND US, located 1.5 miles from West Bay township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1° | -1.5° | 7.3° | 0.44" | — |
| February | 20.8° | 1.8° | 11.3° | 0.33" | — |
| March | 32.7° | 14.0° | 23.3° | 0.74" | — |
| April | 50.4° | 28.0° | 39.2° | 1.32" | — |
| May | 64.8° | 41.4° | 53.1° | 3.06" | — |
| June | 73.9° | 53.5° | 63.7° | 3.62" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 57.7° | 68.5° | 3.03" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 54.7° | 66.9° | 2.03" | — |
| September | 69.8° | 45.2° | 57.5° | 2.02" | — |
| October | 53.7° | 31.9° | 42.8° | 1.40" | — |
| November | 35.4° | 18.3° | 26.8° | 1.00" | — |
| December | 21.8° | 5.3° | 13.5° | 0.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaukan city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Brinsmade city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Oberon city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Fort Totten CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
| Maddock city | City | 13.5 mi | — |
| Churchs Ferry CDP | CDP | 15.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3800584620. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.