Lakota
City in Nelson County, North Dakota

Lakota is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, with 683 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,516 ft (462 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Michigan City, 10.5 miles E.
- 683residents (2020 Census)
- 1,516 ftelevation · 462 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 684 / sq mipopulation density
- 58344ZIP code
About Lakota
Lakota is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Nelson County. Lakota is located 63 miles west of Grand Forks and 27 miles east of Devils Lake. The population was 683 at the 2020 census, making Lakota the 76th-largest city in North Dakota.
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Living in Lakota
- Median household income
- $66,090
- Median home value
- $167,800
- Median rent
- $597/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Lakota had 683 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 683 |
|---|---|
| Density | 684 per sq mi (264 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakota at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 683 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0429° N, 98.3468° W |
| ZIP code | 58344 |
| Official website | lakota-nd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3844300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakota
- Michigan City10.5 mi E
- Brocket11.6 mi N
- Crary13.4 mi W
- Tolna15.6 mi S
- Petersburg16.1 mi E
- Pekin17.4 mi S
- Lawton18.0 mi N
- Dahlen20.7 mi NE
- McVille20.8 mi SE
- Warwick20.9 mi SW
- Niagara21.9 mi E
- Devils Lake24.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakota
What county is Lakota in?
Lakota is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Lakota, ND?
683 people lived in Lakota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakota, ND?
The ZIP code of Lakota is 58344.
What is the elevation of Lakota?
1,516 feet (462 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakota?
Michigan City (10.5 mi), Brocket (11.6 mi), Crary (13.4 mi), Tolna (15.6 mi), Petersburg (16.1 mi).
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