Des Lacs

City in Ward County, North Dakota

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Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, with 185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,932 ft (589 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burlington, 6.9 miles E.

About Des Lacs

Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Metropolitan Statistical Area. Des Lacs was founded in 1888, named after the Riviere de Lacs (now Des Lacs River), from the French for "River [of] The Lakes."

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Living in Des Lacs

Median household income
$70,000
Median home value
$130,000
Median age
58.5
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Des Lacs, ND population

Des Lacs had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census185
Density344 per sq mi (133 per km²)

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

Des Lacs at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyWard County
TypeCity
Population185 (2020)
Land area0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Coordinates48.2569° N, 101.5637° W
ZIP code58722
Census code (GEOID)3819300

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Frequently asked questions about Des Lacs

What county is Des Lacs in?

Des Lacs is in Ward County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Des Lacs, ND?

185 people lived in Des Lacs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Des Lacs, ND?

The ZIP code of Des Lacs is 58722.

What is the elevation of Des Lacs?

1,932 feet (589 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Des Lacs?

Burlington (6.9 mi), Foxholm (7.5 mi), Berthold (9.8 mi), Minot (13.2 mi), Ruthville (14.4 mi).

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