Dickey County, North Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dickey County
U.S. county
Postcard. Dickey County Courthouse in 1915.
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
Founded	March 5, 1881 (created) August 18, 1882 (organized)
Named for	George H. Dickey
Seat	Ellendale
Largest city	Oakes
Area
• Total	1,142 sq mi (2,960 km2)
• Land	1,131 sq mi (2,930 km2)
• Water	11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.9%
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,999
• Estimate  (2022)	4,923
• Density	4.3774/sq mi (1.6901/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	At-large

Dickey County is a county located in the state of North Dakota in the United States. It is like a special area within the state. As of the 2020 count, about 4,999 people live there. The main town, or county seat, where the county government is located, is Ellendale.

History of Dickey County

Dickey County was created a long time ago. The government of the Dakota Territory decided to form it on March 5, 1881. It was made from parts of other areas. The county officially started its own government on August 18, 1882. It was named after George H. Dickey, who was a member of the local government at that time.

Geography and Nature

Dickey County is located in the southern part of North Dakota. Its southern border touches the state of South Dakota. Two important rivers flow through the county. The James River goes through the eastern part. The Maple River flows through the middle.

The land in the county has rolling hills. You can find many lakes and ponds in the western part. Most of the land is used for farming. The highest point in the county is a hill near the southwest corner. It is about 2,139 feet (652 meters) above sea level. The county covers a total area of 1,142 square miles (2,958 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with a small part being water.

Main Roads

These are the most important roads that go through Dickey County:

Neighboring Counties

Dickey County shares its borders with these other counties:

Protected Natural Areas

Dickey County is home to two special areas that protect wildlife:

• Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Maple River National Wildlife Refuge

Lakes in Dickey County

You can find these lakes in the county:

• Hilles Lake
• Pheasant Lake

People and Population

The number of people living in Dickey County has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:

Recent Population Counts

In 2020, the official count showed 4,999 people living in Dickey County. In 2010, there were 5,289 people. These people lived in 2,180 homes. About 56% of these homes were married couples. The average age of people in the county was 43 years old.

Population Changes Over Time

This chart shows how the number of people in Dickey County has changed from 1890 until today. You can see when the population grew and when it became smaller.

Towns and Villages

Cities in Dickey County

These are the main cities you can find in Dickey County:

Smaller Communities

These are smaller places in the county that are not officially cities:

Past Communities

• Merricourt was once a community in Dickey County, but it is no longer active.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Dickey para niños