Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County: county in North Dakota, United States of America
About
Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,126 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,789 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lakota. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Nelson County at a glance
Nelson County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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
McVillePopulation 313
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nelson County
| Population | 2,789 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Different from | Nelson County, Nelson County |
| Area | 2613 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.9217,-98.1920 |
| Capital | Lakota |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:16:57 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Nelson County is located at 47°55'18"N 98°11'31"W (47.9216900, -98.1920400). It has 7 neighbors: Benson County, Eddy County, Grand Forks County, Griggs County, Ramsey County, Steele County and Walsh County.
Nelson County map
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The largest city of Nelson County is McVille with a population of 313. Other cities include, Michigan population 260, Aneta population 201, Tolna population 146 and Pekin population 63. See all Nelson County cities & populated places.
Nelson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County.
| 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 |
| Lakota | 44 | City in North Dakota |
| Petersburg | 25 | City in Nelson County, North Dakota |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nelson County
Official Website- Lakota
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson County decreased by 12.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,059 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,055 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,052 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,014 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,914 | -3.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,889 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,902 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,885 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,879 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,789 | -3.23% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Nelson County, Kentucky county in Virginia, United States of America with a population of 46,450 people.
- Nelson County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States of America with a population of 14,755 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 |