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 143 years ago in 1880.
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% |
| Named for : | George H. Walsh |
| Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Capital : | Grafton |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:25:03 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.53% (2010-2020) |
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.
Walsh County map
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Walsh County
Walsh County has 7 neighbours.
- Kittson County county in Minnesota, United States
- Marshall County county in Minnesota, United States
- Cavalier County county in North Dakota, United States
- Grand Forks County county in North Dakota, United States
- Nelson County county in North Dakota, United States of America
- Pembina County county in North Dakota, United States
- Ramsey County county in North Dakota, United States
- 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 |
