Lignite

City in Burke County, North Dakota

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Lignite is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, with 141 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,982 ft (604 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flaxton, 8.0 miles E.

About Lignite

Lignite is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. Lignite was founded in 1907 and was named for the quantities of lignite, a low-grade coal, present in the area.

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Living in Lignite

Median household income
$77,083
Median home value
$93,000
Median rent
$581/mo
Median age
39.1
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Lignite, ND population

Lignite had 141 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census141
Density904 per sq mi (349 per km²)

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

Lignite at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyBurke County
TypeCity
Population141 (2020)
Land area0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Coordinates48.8772° N, 102.5644° W
ZIP code58752
Census code (GEOID)3846540

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Frequently asked questions about Lignite

What county is Lignite in?

Lignite is in Burke County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Lignite, ND?

141 people lived in Lignite at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lignite, ND?

The ZIP code of Lignite is 58752.

What is the elevation of Lignite?

1,982 feet (604 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lignite?

Flaxton (8.0 mi), Portal (8.1 mi), Columbus (10.0 mi), Larson (13.6 mi), Bowbells (15.4 mi).

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