Lignite, North Dakota
Lignite: Human settlement in Burke County, North Dakota, United States of America
About
Lignite is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 155 and a population density of 423 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 221 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Lignite
| Population : | 221 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Burke County |
| Postal code : | 58752 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 0.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,982 feet / 604 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:46:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 603 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 29.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lignite is located at 48°52'39"N 102°33'47"W (48.8775300, -102.5629500).
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Demographics
The population of Lignite increased by 29.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 155 | - | census |
| 2011 | 160 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 174 | 8.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 198 | 12.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 243 | 18.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 248 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 235 | -5.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 224 | -4.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 220 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 223 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Other Places in Lignite
1 Lignite City Auditor
204 Main St, Lignite, ND 58752 ➦ Show Map
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Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lignite, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STN | Stanley | Main Street & Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WTN | Williston | 1 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MOT | Minot station | 400 1st Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| MTB | Minot, ND | 300 18th Avenue SW | BUS |
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 139 | City in Burke County, North Dakota, United States |
| Battleview | 88 | Township in Burke County, North Dakota |
| Flaxton | 64 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Powers Lake | 61 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Bowbells | 44 | Township in Burke County, North Dakota |
| Portal | 24 | Village in North Dakota, United States |
| Vanville | 21 | Township in Burke County, North Dakota |
