North Dakota Counties by Land Area
Want to know about the largest to smallest counties in North Dakota, USA in terms of total land area? Check this resource North Dakota counties by land area to discover all the details regarding county map (boundary), and nearby counties. On the other hand, check North Dakota counties by population to know more about county based demographic details.
What is the largest county in North Dakota by land area?
McKenzie County is the largest county in North Dakota spanning 2760.13 square miles, with an additional 100.43 square miles of water area. Following McKenzie County, Stutsman County ranks as the second largest in terms of land area, covering 2221.9 square miles, while McLean County secures the position as the third largest county in North Dakota.
What is the smallest county by land area in North Dakota?
Eddy County is the smallest in North Dakota by total land area, covers about 630.24 square miles.
What is the largest county by population in North Dakota?
Cass County in North Dakota, USA, stands as the most populous county having 184,525 residents as per the 2022 census data.
What is the smallest county by population in North Dakota?
Slope County is the smallest in North Dakota by total population, having 706 residents as per the 2022 census data.
| Rank | County in North Dakota | Land Area square miles | Water Area square miles | Total Area square miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKenzie County | 2,760 | 100 | 2,861 |
| 2 | Stutsman County | 2,222 | 76 | 2,298 |
| 3 | McLean County | 2,110 | 218 | 2,328 |
| 4 | Williams County | 2,078 | 70 | 2,148 |
| 5 | Ward County | 2,013 | 43 | 2,056 |
| 6 | Dunn County | 2,008 | 74 | 2,082 |
| 7 | Morton County | 1,926 | 19 | 1,945 |
| 8 | McHenry County | 1,874 | 38 | 1,912 |
| 9 | Mountrail County | 1,825 | 116 | 1,941 |
| 10 | Cass County | 1,765 | 3 | 1,768 |
| 11 | Bottineau County | 1,669 | 29 | 1,698 |
| 12 | Grant County | 1,659 | 7 | 1,666 |
| 13 | Burleigh County | 1,633 | 36 | 1,668 |
| 14 | Emmons County | 1,508 | 47 | 1,555 |
| 15 | Barnes County | 1,492 | 22 | 1,513 |
| 16 | Cavalier County | 1,489 | 21 | 1,510 |
| 17 | Grand Forks County | 1,436 | 3 | 1,439 |
| 18 | Richland County | 1,436 | 10 | 1,445 |
| 19 | Benson County | 1,389 | 51 | 1,439 |
| 20 | Kidder County | 1,351 | 82 | 1,433 |
| 21 | Stark County | 1,335 | 5 | 1,340 |
| 22 | Walsh County | 1,282 | 12 | 1,294 |
| 23 | Wells County | 1,271 | 20 | 1,290 |
| 24 | Divide County | 1,261 | 33 | 1,295 |
| 25 | Slope County | 1,215 | 4 | 1,220 |
| 26 | Ramsey County | 1,185 | 116 | 1,301 |
| 27 | Bowman County | 1,162 | 5 | 1,167 |
| 28 | Billings County | 1,148 | 5 | 1,153 |
| 29 | LaMoure County | 1,146 | 5 | 1,151 |
| 30 | Hettinger County | 1,132 | 2 | 1,134 |
| 31 | Dickey County | 1,131 | 11 | 1,142 |
| 32 | Pembina County | 1,119 | 3 | 1,121 |
| 33 | Burke County | 1,104 | 25 | 1,129 |
| 34 | Sioux County | 1,094 | 34 | 1,128 |
| 35 | Mercer County | 1,043 | 70 | 1,113 |
| 36 | Towner County | 1,025 | 17 | 1,042 |
| 37 | Pierce County | 1,018 | 64 | 1,082 |
| 38 | Golden Valley County | 1,001 | 2 | 1,002 |
| 39 | Logan County | 993 | 18 | 1,011 |
| 40 | Adams County | 988 | 1 | 989 |
| 41 | Nelson County | 982 | 27 | 1,009 |
| 42 | McIntosh County | 975 | 20 | 995 |
| 43 | Sheridan County | 972 | 33 | 1,006 |
| 44 | Rolette County | 903 | 36 | 940 |
| 45 | Renville County | 877 | 16 | 893 |
| 46 | Ransom County | 862 | 1 | 864 |
| 47 | Traill County | 862 | 1 | 862 |
| 48 | Sargent County | 858 | 8 | 867 |
| 49 | Oliver County | 722 | 9 | 731 |
| 50 | Steele County | 712 | 3 | 715 |
| 51 | Griggs County | 709 | 8 | 717 |
| 52 | Foster County | 634 | 13 | 647 |
| 53 | Eddy County | 630 | 14 | 644 |