Griggs County, North Dakota
Griggs County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Griggs County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,420 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,207 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cooperstown. The county was created 145 years ago in 1880.
County Snapshot
Griggs County at a glance
Griggs County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Dakota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
BinfordPopulation 166
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Griggs County
| Population | 2,207 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 2957 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.4573,-98.2370 |
| Named for | Alexander Griggs |
| Altitude | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
| Capital | Cooperstown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:55:02 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Griggs County is located at 47°27'26"N 98°14'13"W (47.4572900, -98.2370400). It has 6 neighbors: Barnes County, Eddy County, Foster County, Nelson County, Steele County and Stutsman County.
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The largest city of Griggs County is Binford with a population of 166. Other cities include and Hannaford population 117. See all Griggs County cities & populated places.
Griggs County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Griggs County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Binford | 166 | Human settlement in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hannaford | 117 | Human settlement in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Cooperstown | 51 | Township in Griggs County, North Dakota |
Weather
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 13 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Griggs County
Official Website- Cooperstown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Griggs County decreased by 9.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,420 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,370 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,345 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,284 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,291 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,288 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,258 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,244 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,228 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,231 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,207 | -1.09% | estimation process |
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |