Lignite
City in Burke County, North Dakota

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.
- 141residents (2020 Census)
- 1,982 ftelevation · 604 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 904 / sq mipopulation density
- 58752ZIP code
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 had 141 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 141 |
|---|---|
| Density | 904 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lignite at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 141 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8772° N, 102.5644° W |
| ZIP code | 58752 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3846540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lignite
- Flaxton8.0 mi E
- Portal8.1 mi N
- Columbus10.0 mi W
- Larson13.6 mi W
- Bowbells15.4 mi E
- Noonan20.3 mi W
- Powers Lake22.0 mi S
- McGregor25.6 mi SW
- Kenmare26.5 mi SE
- Wildrose33.0 mi SW
- Crosby33.4 mi W
- White Earth35.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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