Walsh County, North Dakota
Walsh County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Walsh County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,119 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,437 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grafton. The county was created 145 years ago in 1880.
County Snapshot
Walsh County at a glance
Walsh County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
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
Park RiverPopulation 1,305
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Walsh County
| Population | 10,437 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 1294 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.3695,-97.7214 |
| Named for | George H. Walsh |
| Altitude | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Capital | Grafton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:42:56 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Walsh County is located at 48°22'10"N 97°43'17"W (48.3694600, -97.7213700). It has 7 neighbors: Kittson County, Marshall County, Cavalier County, Grand Forks County, Nelson County, Pembina County and Ramsey County.
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The largest city of Walsh County is Park River with a population of 1,305. Other cities include, Minto population 582, Grafton population 260, Hoople population 221 and Fordville population 194. See all Walsh County cities & populated places.
Walsh County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walsh County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Park River | 1,305 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States |
| Minto | 582 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Grafton | 260 | Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hoople | 221 | Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Oakwood | 204 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Fordville | 194 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States |
| Edinburg | 181 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 179 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Pisek | 105 | Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Lankin | 90 | Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Ardoch | 63 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Forest River | 58 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Ops | 56 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Nash | 47 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Adams | 42 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Fairdale | 35 | Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Walsh County
Official Website- Grafton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Walsh County decreased by 6.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,025 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,024 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,081 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,907 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,852 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,816 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,801 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,645 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,641 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,437 | -1.95% | estimation process |
People born in Walsh County (1)
American football coach Jerry Olson was born in Walsh County
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 |