Burleigh County, North Dakota
Burleigh County: county in North Dakota, United States.
About
Burleigh County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,308 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 96,212 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bismarck. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Burleigh County at a glance
Burleigh County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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North Dakota counties
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BismarckPopulation 74,018
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Burleigh County
| Population | 96,212 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 4320 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9774,-100.4687 |
| Named for | Walter A. Burleigh |
| Altitude | 1,837 feet / 560 meters |
| Capital | Bismarck |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:16:25 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burleigh County is located at 46°58'39"N 100°28'7"W (46.9773900, -100.4687300). It has 4 neighbors: Kidder County, Emmons County, Morton County and Sheridan County.
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The largest city of Burleigh County is Bismarck with a population of 74,018. . See all Burleigh County cities & populated places.
Burleigh County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burleigh County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
Official website of Burleigh County
Official Website- Bismarck
Demographics
The population of Burleigh County increased by 18.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81,308 | - | census |
| 2011 | 83,295 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 85,748 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,422 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 90,510 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 93,211 | 2.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94,606 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 95,247 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 95,276 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,626 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 96,212 | 0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Burleigh County (1)
American mayor Ernie Kell was born in Burleigh County
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, 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 |
| Ramsey County | 11,388 | County in North Dakota, United States |