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North Dakota has 53 counties, a population of 779,094 residents, about 388 zip codes and 303 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Cass County has the largest population in the state, while Slope County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive North Dakota County Map
This North Dakota county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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North Dakota Population By County
North Dakota's population was 779,094 in 2020, up 106,503 (15.83%) residents from 2010. Cass County had the largest population in the state with 184,525 people. Burleigh and Grand Forks Counties also stand out as major population centers. Slope County was the least populated area in North Dakota with only 706 residents. The table below compares North Dakota county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In North Dakota
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 184,525 | ▴ 23.20% |
| Burleigh County | 98,458 | ▴ 21.09% |
| Grand Forks County | 73,170 | ▴ 9.44% |
| Ward County | 69,919 | ▴ 13.37% |
| Williams County | 40,950 | ▴ 82.83% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
North Dakota County Map With ZIP Codes
North Dakota has about 388 zip codes statewide. Cass County contains the most zip codes, with 25. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few North Dakota counties.
North Dakota School Districts By County
North Dakota has 303 public school districts with 168,467 students enrolled as of 2024. Ward County has the highest district count in the state. Cass County has the largest total school enrollment. Cass County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in North Dakota
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 11 | 11,559 | ▴ 0.23% |
| Benson County | 10 | 4,276 | ▾ 1.13% |
| Walsh County | 10 | 2,878 | ▾ 0.28% |
| McLean County | 10 | 2,864 | ▾ 0.97% |
| Cass County | 9 | 28,471 | ▴ 0.91% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
North Dakota County Map With Subdivisions
North Dakota has about 1,761 local subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of detail within counties and help show how local subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few North Dakota counties with subdivision map coverage.
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The sections above provide a preview of North Dakota county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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