Carrington

City in Foster County, North Dakota

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Carrington is a city in Foster County, North Dakota, with 2,080 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,588 ft (484 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sykeston, 12.6 miles W.

About Carrington

Carrington is a city in and the county seat of Foster County, North Dakota, United States. A part of Carrington Township and Wyard Township. The population was 2,080 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,950 in 2025. Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.

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Living in Carrington

Median household income
$77,171
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$778/mo
Median age
40.5
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Carrington, ND population

Carrington had 2,080 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,080
Density877 per sq mi (339 per km²)

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

Carrington at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyFoster County
TypeCity
Population2,080 (2020)
Land area2.37 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Coordinates47.4530° N, 99.1312° W
ZIP code58421
Official websitecarringtonnd.com
Census code (GEOID)3812340

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

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Frequently asked questions about Carrington

What county is Carrington in?

Carrington is in Foster County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Carrington, ND?

2,080 people lived in Carrington at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Carrington, ND?

The ZIP code of Carrington is 58421.

What is the elevation of Carrington?

1,588 feet (484 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Carrington?

Sykeston (12.6 mi), Cathay (14.8 mi), New Rockford (15.7 mi), Grace City (16.7 mi), Kensal (21.5 mi).

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