Blacktail

Census-designated place in Williams County, North Dakota

Aerial view of Blacktail, North Dakota
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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.

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, ND population

Blacktail had 61 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census61
Density184 per sq mi (71 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Blacktail at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyWilliams County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population61 (2020)
Land area0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²)
Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Coordinates48.4321° N, 103.7397° W
ZIP code58856
Census code (GEOID)3807456

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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