Dahlen

Census-designated place in Nelson County, North Dakota

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Dahlen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nelson County, North Dakota, with 17 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,414 ft (431 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fordville, 7.5 miles NE.

About Dahlen

Dahlen (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈdɑːɳ]) is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. It was not counted separately during the 2000 census, but was included in the 2010 census, where a population of 18 was reported. The population was 17 at the 2020 census.

Dahlen is also the home to North Dakota's third tallest tower, the WDAZ TV Tower, which is 445.2 meters (1,461 feet) tall. The tower is used by television station WDAZ of Grand Forks. The tower was also used by KGFE of Grand Forks until an ice storm damaged equipment in 2004.

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Dahlen, ND population

Dahlen had 17 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census17
Density122 per sq mi (47 per km²)

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

Dahlen at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyNelson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population17 (2020)
Land area0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates48.1588° N, 97.9324° W
ZIP code58224
Census code (GEOID)3817620

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

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Frequently asked questions about Dahlen

What county is Dahlen in?

Dahlen is in Nelson County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Dahlen, ND?

17 people lived in Dahlen at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dahlen, ND?

The ZIP code of Dahlen is 58224.

What is the elevation of Dahlen?

1,414 feet (431 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dahlen?

Fordville (7.5 mi), Petersburg (10.3 mi), Lankin (10.8 mi), Niagara (11.2 mi), Michigan City (12.6 mi).

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