Map of North Dakota Counties
North Dakota is divided into 53 counties. Use the interactive maps below to explore county boundaries and urban centers. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of North Dakota to visualize your own data.
Interactive Map of North Dakota Counties
List of Counties (53)
| # | County | County seat | Year founded | Population (2024) | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams | Hettinger | 1885 | 2,141 | 987.50 |
| 2 | Barnes | Valley City | 1875 | 10,798 | 1,491.60 |
| 3 | Benson | Minnewaukan | 1883 | 5,756 | 1,388.60 |
| 4 | Billings | Medora | 1879 | 1063 | 1,148.50 |
| 5 | Bottineau | Bottineau | 1873 | 6,391 | 1,668.90 |
| 6 | Bowman | Bowman | 1883 | 2,886 | 1,161.80 |
| 7 | Burke | Bowbells | 1910 | 2,154 | 1,103.60 |
| 8 | Burleigh | Bismarck | 1873 | 103,107 | 1,632.70 |
| 9 | Cass | Fargo | 1873 | 200,945 | 1,764.90 |
| 10 | Cavalier | Langdon | 1873 | 3,567 | 1,489.10 |
| 11 | Dickey | Ellendale | 1881 | 4,930 | 1,131.50 |
| 12 | Divide | Crosby | 1910 | 2,124 | 1,261.10 |
| 13 | Dunn | Manning | 1883 | 4,031 | 2,008.60 |
| 14 | Eddy | New Rockford | 1885 | 2,309 | 630.20 |
| 15 | Emmons | Linton | 1879 | 3,209 | 1,508.40 |
| 16 | Foster | Carrington | 1873 | 3,323 | 634.10 |
| 17 | Golden Valley | Beach | 1912 | 1795 | 1,000.90 |
| 18 | Grand Forks | Grand Forks | 1873 | 73,771 | 1,436.20 |
| 19 | Grant | Carson | 1916 | 2,247 | 1,659.20 |
| 20 | Griggs | Cooperstown | 1882 | 2,227 | 708.70 |
| 21 | Hettinger | Mott | 1883 | 2,419 | 1,132.20 |
| 22 | Kidder | Steele | 1873 | 2,371 | 1,351.10 |
| 23 | LaMoure | LaMoure | 1873 | 4,051 | 1146 |
| 24 | Logan | Napoleon | 1873 | 1880 | 992.60 |
| 25 | McHenry | Towner | 1873 | 5,135 | 1,873.90 |
| 26 | McIntosh | Ashley | 1883 | 2,461 | 974.60 |
| 27 | McKenzie | Watford City | 1905 | 14,782 | 2,760.10 |
| 28 | McLean | Washburn | 1883 | 9,845 | 2,110.30 |
| 29 | Mercer | Stanton | 1875 | 8,348 | 1,042.80 |
| 30 | Morton | Mandan | 1873 | 34,194 | 1,925.90 |
| 31 | Mountrail | Stanley | 1873 | 9,474 | 1,825.20 |
| 32 | Nelson | Lakota | 1883 | 3,007 | 981.80 |
| 33 | Oliver | Center | 1885 | 1882 | 722.40 |
| 34 | Pembina | Cavalier | 1867 | 6,588 | 1,118.50 |
| 35 | Pierce | Rugby | 1887 | 3,853 | 1,018.30 |
| 36 | Ramsey | Devils Lake | 1873 | 11,510 | 1,185.40 |
| 37 | Ransom | Lisbon | 1873 | 5,590 | 862.50 |
| 38 | Renville | Mohall | 1873 | 2,376 | 877.20 |
| 39 | Richland | Wahpeton | 1873 | 16,658 | 1,435.70 |
| 40 | Rolette | Rolla | 1873 | 11,692 | 903 |
| 41 | Sargent | Forman | 1883 | 3,710 | 858.50 |
| 42 | Sheridan | McClusky | 1908 | 1268 | 972.20 |
| 43 | Sioux | Fort Yates | 1915 | 3,713 | 1,094.10 |
| 44 | Slope | Amidon | 1915 | 660 | 1,215.30 |
| 45 | Stark | Dickinson | 1879 | 33,767 | 1,334.90 |
| 46 | Steele | Finley | 1883 | 1767 | 712.10 |
| 47 | Stutsman | Jamestown | 1873 | 21,546 | 2,221.90 |
| 48 | Towner | Cando | 1883 | 2051 | 1,025.10 |
| 49 | Traill | Hillsboro | 1875 | 7,989 | 861.90 |
| 50 | Walsh | Grafton | 1881 | 10,214 | 1,281.60 |
| 51 | Ward | Minot | 1888 | 68,427 | 2013 |
| 52 | Wells | Fessenden | 1881 | 3,803 | 1,270.50 |
| 53 | Williams | Williston | 1891 | 40,763 | 2,077.60 |
Data sources, all public domain:
- Population: US Census Bureau, County Population Estimates (Vintage 2024).
- Land area: US Census Bureau, Gazetteer Files (2026).
North Dakota Counties: Key Facts
- Number of counties: 53
- Total state area: 70,700 sq mi (183,123 km²)
- Largest county by area: McKenzie County - 2,742 sq mi (7,102 km²)
- Smallest county by area: Eddy County - 632 sq mi (1,637 km²)
- Most populous county: Cass County - 192,734 people, 1,768 sq mi (4,581 km²)
- Least populous county: Slope County - 660 people, 1,218 sq mi (3,155 km²)
- Major urban centers: Fargo (Cass County), Bismarck (Burleigh County), Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), Minot (Ward County), Williston (Williams County)
- Time zones: Central Time and Mountain Time
- Neighboring states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Interesting Facts
- Geographic center of North America: Near Rugby in Pierce County
- Badlands counties: Include Billings, McKenzie, Slope, Stark, featuring the North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Native American reservations: Sioux County is largely part of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation
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Updates
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 53 counties in North Dakota.
The largest county by area is McKenzie County, covering 2,742 sq mi (7,102 km²).
The smallest county by area is Eddy County, with an area of 632 sq mi (1,637 km²).
Cass County is the most populous county in North Dakota, with 192,734 people.
Slope County has the smallest population, with 660 people.
The state capital of North Dakota is Bismarck, located in Burleigh County.
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