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 119 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.8775,-102.5630 |
| Altitude | 1,982 feet / 604 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:33:23 (12th May 2026) |
| Density | 603 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 29.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lignite is located at 48°52'39"N 102°33'47"W (48.8775300, -102.5629500).
Lignite map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Lignite
1Lignite City Auditor
204 Main St, Lignite, ND 58752 View details
Phone: +17019332850
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lignite, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Lignite.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lign Post Office | Lignite (ND) | 58752 |
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 |