Divide County, North Dakota
Divide County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Divide County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,071 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,277 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crosby. The county was created 116 years ago in 1909.
County Snapshot
Divide County at a glance
Divide County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Dakota counties
53
Open related pagesLargest city
CrosbyPopulation 1,293
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Divide County
| Population | 2,277 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 3352 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.8149,-103.4874 |
| Altitude | 2,221 feet / 677 meters |
| Capital | Crosby |
| Establishment | January 01, 1910 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:57:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Divide County is located at 48°48'54"N 103°29'14"W (48.8148900, -103.4873500). It has 3 neighbors: Williams County, Sheridan County and Burke County.
Divide County map
The largest city of Divide County is Crosby with a population of 1,293. Other cities include, Noonan population 30, Fortuna population 21 and Ambrose population 16. See all Divide County cities & populated places.
Divide County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Divide County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby | 1,293 | Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Noonan | 30 | City in Divide County, North Dakota, USA |
| Paulson | 28 | Township in Towner County, North Dakota |
| Fortuna | 21 | Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Ambrose | 16 | Town in North Dakota |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Divide County
Official Website- Crosby
Demographics
The population of Divide County increased by 9.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,071 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,143 | 3.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,248 | 4.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,327 | 3.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,428 | 4.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,459 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,391 | -2.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,295 | -4.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,264 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,264 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,277 | 0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Divide County (1)
American businessman Carl Kotchian was born in Divide County
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 |