Blacktail
Census-designated place in Williams County, North Dakota

Blacktail is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Williams County, North Dakota, with 61 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,090 ft (637 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grenora, 15.8 miles NW.
- 61residents (2020 Census)
- 2,090 ftelevation · 637 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 184 / sq mipopulation density
- 58856ZIP code
About Blacktail
Blacktail is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) built around Blacktail Lake in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Blacktail had a population of 61.
The CDP is in northwestern Williams County, in the north-central part of Blacktail Township. It consists of residences built on the shore of Blacktail Lake, a small reservoir built on Blacktail Creek, a southeast-flowing tributary of the Little Muddy River, which flows south to the Missouri River at Williston, 25 miles (40 km) south of Blacktail.
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Blacktail had 61 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61 |
|---|---|
| Density | 184 per sq mi (71 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blacktail at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Williams County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 61 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,090 ft (637 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4321° N, 103.7397° W |
| ZIP code | 58856 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3807456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blacktail
- Grenora15.8 mi NW
- Alamo16.2 mi NE
- Williston17.3 mi S
- Springbrook17.8 mi SE
- Epping20.4 mi SE
- Trenton25.5 mi S
- Ray26.9 mi E
- Wildrose28.9 mi NE
- Bainville, MT29.8 mi SW
- Long Creek32.0 mi SE
- Fortuna33.1 mi N
- Westby, MT33.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Blacktail
What county is Blacktail in?
Blacktail is in Williams County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Blacktail, ND?
61 people lived in Blacktail at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blacktail, ND?
The ZIP code of Blacktail is 58856.
What is the elevation of Blacktail?
2,090 feet (637 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blacktail?
Grenora (15.8 mi), Alamo (16.2 mi), Williston (17.3 mi), Springbrook (17.8 mi), Epping (20.4 mi).
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