Lakota, North Dakota

Lakota: city in North Dakota

About

Lakota is a city located in the county of Nelson in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 50 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1882.

Quick Facts about Lakota

Population 44 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Dakota (United States)
County Nelson County
Postal code 58344
Phone Area Codes 701
Area 2.67 km2
Latitude & Longitude 48.0428,-98.3362
Altitude 1,516 feet / 462 meters
Capital city Lakota is capital of Nelson County
Establishment January 01, 1883 (143 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:41:04 (17th April 2026)
Density 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -13.64% (2010-2020)
Weather 31℉ Snow 7-days weather

Geography

Lakota is located at 48°2'34"N 98°20'10"W (48.0427800, -98.3362100).

Lakota map

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Weather

31°F
Snow
21 to 26 mph NW Friday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 21 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible...

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Official website of Lakota

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lakota decreased by 13.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 50 - census
2011 49 -2.04% estimation process
2012 48 -2.08% estimation process
2013 50 4% estimation process
2014 47 -6.38% estimation process
2015 46 -2.17% estimation process
2016 47 2.13% estimation process
2017 47 0% estimation process
2018 47 0% estimation process
2019 45 -4.44% estimation process
2020 44 -2.27% estimation process
Lakota zip code is 58344. County name: Nelson, County fips: 38063

Services and Civic Places in Lakota

1Lakota City Hall

108 B Ave E, Lakota, ND 58344 View details

Phone: +17012472454

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lakota, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
200192 Lake Region State College Devils Lake (ND) 58301-1598
200208 Cankdeska Cikana Community College Fort Totten (ND) 58335

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lakota, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVL Devils Lake Railroad Ave. and Third St. RAIL
GFK Grand Forks 5555 DeMers Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Lakota.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lakota Post Office Lakota (ND) 58344

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Lakota, Iowa human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 275 people.

Other cities in Nelson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County , ND.

City Name Population Title
McVille 313 City in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States
Michigan 260 City in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States
Aneta 201 Town in North Dakota
Tolna 146 Human settlement in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States of America
Pekin 63 Small city in Nelson County, North Dakota, USA
Dahlen 59 Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Petersburg 25 City in Nelson County, North Dakota