Mercer County, North Dakota
Mercer County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,424 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,174 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was created 151 years ago in 1874.
County Snapshot
Mercer County at a glance
Mercer County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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
BeulahPopulation 3,128
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Mercer County
| Population | 8,174 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Different from | Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County, Mercer County |
| Area | 2881 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.3092,-101.8315 |
| Named for | William Henry Harrison Mercer |
| Capital | Stanton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:36:35 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mercer County is located at 47°18'33"N 101°49'54"W (47.3092200, -101.8315300). It has 5 neighbors: McLean County, Dunn County, Morton County, Oliver County and Stark County.
Mercer County map
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The largest city of Mercer County is Beulah with a population of 3,128. Other cities include, Hazen population 2,332, Stanton population 340, Zap population 216 and Pick City population 136. See all Mercer County cities & populated places.
Mercer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah | 3,128 | City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States |
| Hazen | 2,332 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Stanton | 340 | City in North Dakota |
| Truax | 276 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Zap | 216 | Town in North Dakota |
| Pick City | 136 | Human settlement in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Golden Valley | 26 | City in North Dakota, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mercer County
Official Website- Stanton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mercer County decreased by 3.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,424 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,425 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,475 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,589 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,712 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,786 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,616 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,457 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,266 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,187 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,174 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Mercer County, New Jersey county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 367,239 people.
- Mercer County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 108,545 people.
- Mercer County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 58,258 people.
- Mercer County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 41,274 people.
- Mercer County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 21,889 people.
- Mercer County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,225 people.
- Mercer County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,558 people.
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 |