Minot, North Dakota

Minot: The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. It is located on the Mouse River in the northwestern part of the state. Minot is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Minot Air Force Base and the Minot Museum of Art.

About

Minot is a city located in the county of Ward in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,888 and a population density of 586 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,428 inhabitants.

The city was created 138 years ago in 1885.

Minot locator map
Location of Minot on North Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Minot

Population : 47,428 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Dakota (United States)
County : Ward County
Postal code : 58701, 58702, 58703
Phone Area Codes : 701
Area : 69.72 km2
Named for : Henry Minot
Altitude : 1,621 feet / 494 meters
Capital city : Minot is capital of Ward County
Establishment : January 01, 1886 (138 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 15:06:59 (24th April 2024)
Density : 680 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.79% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Minot is located at 48°13'57"N 101°17'47"W (48.2325100, -101.2962700).

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Demographics

The population of Minot increased by 13.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1950 22,032 - demographic balance
1960 30,987 28.9% demographic balance
1970 32,290 4.04% demographic balance
1980 32,843 1.68% demographic balance
1990 34,544 4.92% demographic balance
2000 36,567 5.53% demographic balance
2010 40,888 10.57% census
2011 43,222 5.4% estimation process
2012 44,148 2.1% estimation process
2013 46,536 5.13% estimation process
2014 48,174 3.4% estimation process
2015 49,627 2.93% estimation process
2016 48,803 -1.69% estimation process
2017 48,046 -1.58% estimation process
2018 47,455 -1.25% estimation process
2019 47,382 -0.15% estimation process
2020 47,428 0.1% estimation process

Minot zip code is 58701. County name: Ward, County fips: 38101

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People born in Minot (54)

People born in Minot, including rapper and actor Wiz Khalifa, politician, businessman, and 29th Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, ice hockey player Tim Jackman, .

List

  • Mary Osborne (American musician) she was born in 17/07/1921
  • Joshua Boschee (North Dakota politician) he was born in 01/01/2000
  • Greg Raymer (American poker player) he was born in 25/06/1964
  • Charlie Shirek (American baseball player) he was born in 25/10/1985
  • James Reineking (American sculptor) he was born in 06/10/1937
  • Marneen Fields (American actress) she was born in 16/08/1955
  • Thomas M. Davis (Republican member of the United States House of Representatives) he was born in 05/01/1949
  • Mark Landsberger (American basketball player) he was born in 21/05/1955
  • Brent Brekke (American ice hockey player) he was born in 16/08/1971
  • Dale Brown (American college basketball coach) he was born in 31/10/1935
  • Dayna Smith (American photographer) she was born in 01/01/1962
  • Derek Abney (All-American college football player, professional football player, wide receiver, kick returner) he was born in 19/12/1980
  • Bruce Van Sickle (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/02/1917
  • Christopher Michael Holley (American actor) he was born in 23/11/1971
  • Corey Mock (American politician) he was born in 17/02/1985
  • Donny Schatz (World of Outlaws Sprint Car Driver) he was born in 10/08/1977
  • George Cruickshank (Canadian politician) he was born in 13/02/1897
  • Joseph F. Enright (United States submarine commander) he was born in 18/09/1910

Schools in Minot

College & universities near Minot, ND

Code Name City ZIP
200253 Minot State University Minot (ND) 58707

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Minot, ND

Code Name Address Type
MOT Minot station 400 1st Ave. S.W. RAIL
MTB Minot, ND 300 18th Avenue SW BUS
STN Stanley Main Street & Railroad Avenue RAIL
RUG Rugby station 201 West Dewey Street RAIL

Post offices near Minot

Post Office Name City ZIP
Min Post Office Minot (ND) 58701

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Minot , Maine town in Androscoggin County, Maine with a population of 2,595 people.

Other cities in Ward County

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

City Name Population Title
Surrey 366 City in North Dakota, United States
Burlington 353 City in North Dakota, United States
Sawyer 182 City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States
Makoti 146 Human settlement in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
Foxholm 118 Township in Ward County, North Dakota
Kenmare 104 City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
Des Lacs 78 Township in Ward County, North Dakota
Carpio 66 Township in Ward County, North Dakota
Douglas 65 City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States
Berthold 62 Human settlement in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
Donnybrook 53 City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States
Baden 33 Township in Ward County, North Dakota
Ryder 32 Human settlement in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
Logan 31 Unincorporated community in North Dakota

Distance to Other Cities

Minot distances to largest North Dakota cities