List of cities in North Dakota facts for kids

Map of the United States with North Dakota highlighted

North Dakota is a state located in the middle of the United States. It's known for its wide-open spaces and friendly communities. In North Dakota, every official community is called a city, no matter how many people live there. This means there are no towns or villages, just cities! There are 355 cities across the state.

North Dakota's Biggest Cities

North Dakota has many cities, from very large ones to very small ones. The biggest cities are often important centers for jobs, schools, and fun activities. The state capital, Bismarck, is where the state government works. Some cities are also "county seats," which means they are the main city for a specific county, where the local government offices are located.

Here are some of the largest and most important cities in North Dakota:

• Fargo is the biggest city in North Dakota. It's a busy place with lots of businesses and a growing population.
• Bismarck is the capital city of North Dakota. This is where the state government buildings are, like the State Capitol.
• Grand Forks is another large city, known for its university and air force base.
• Minot is often called the "Magic City" and is home to an air force base.

Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota

Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota

Downtown Grand Forks

Minot

Top Cities by Population

This table shows the top 20 cities in North Dakota based on how many people lived there in 2022. You can also see how their population changed since 2020 and which county they are in. Cities highlighted in light green are county seats, and the city in light blue is the state capital and a county seat.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Dakota del Norte para niños

• North Dakota
• North Dakota statistical areas
• Founding dates of North Dakota incorporated cities
• List of census-designated places in North Dakota