Des Lacs
City in Ward County, North Dakota

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.
- 185residents (2020 Census)
- 1,932 ftelevation · 589 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 344 / sq mipopulation density
- 58722ZIP code
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 had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 344 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Des Lacs at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Ward County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 185 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.2569° N, 101.5637° W |
| ZIP code | 58722 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3819300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Des Lacs
- Burlington6.9 mi E
- Foxholm7.5 mi N
- Berthold9.8 mi NW
- Minot13.2 mi E
- Ruthville14.4 mi NE
- Carpio14.7 mi NW
- Minot AFB15.3 mi NE
- Logan19.1 mi E
- Surrey20.1 mi E
- Donnybrook22.8 mi NW
- Makoti23.1 mi SW
- Ryder23.7 mi S
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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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