North Dakota Counties Directory & Interactive Map
Complete official guide to all 53 counties in North Dakota (ND). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
North Dakota County Breakdown
Showing 6 of 6 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County (Fargo) | 38017 | Fargo | 184,525 | 1,765 sq mi | Lookup |
| Burleigh County (Bismarck) | 38015 | Bismarck | 98,458 | 1,633 sq mi | Lookup |
| Grand Forks County | 38035 | Grand Forks | 73,170 | 1,438 sq mi | Lookup |
| Ward County (Minot) | 38101 | Minot | 69,919 | 2,013 sq mi | Lookup |
| Williams County (Williston) | 38105 | Williston | 40,950 | 2,071 sq mi | Lookup |
| Stark County (Dickinson) | 38089 | Dickinson | 33,646 | 1,338 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of North Dakota Counties
County Administration & Governance
In North Dakota, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Fargo and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All North Dakota counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (38) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Cass County (Fargo) (184,525 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Williams County (Williston) (2,071 sq mi)
- State Capital:Bismarck
- Census Bureau Region:Midwest United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.