Linton
City in Emmons County, North Dakota

Linton is a city in Emmons County, North Dakota, with 1,071 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,719 ft (524 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Strasburg, 10.0 miles S.
- 1,071residents (2020 Census)
- 1,719 ftelevation · 524 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 1,364 / sq mipopulation density
- 58552ZIP code
About Linton
Linton is a city in and the county seat of Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,071 at the 2020 census. When compared with the other 356 cities in North Dakota, Linton ranks in the top twelve percent based on the number of its residents. The city serves as a governmental, commercial and business hub for Emmons County.
A nearby historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places is Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site, in or near Linton.
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Living in Linton
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $97,800
- Median rent
- $533/mo
- Median age
- 57.2
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Linton had 1,071 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,071 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,364 per sq mi (527 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Linton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Emmons County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,071 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2687° N, 100.2329° W |
| ZIP code | 58552 |
| Official website | lintonnd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3846980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Linton
- Strasburg10.0 mi S
- Hazelton15.2 mi N
- Cannon Ball19.3 mi W
- Hague20.0 mi SE
- Braddock21.5 mi N
- Fort Yates22.8 mi SW
- Pollock, SD25.6 mi S
- Napoleon27.5 mi NE
- Zeeland28.0 mi SE
- Solen28.1 mi W
- Kenel, SD30.6 mi S
- Herreid, SD30.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Linton
What county is Linton in?
Linton is in Emmons County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Linton, ND?
1,071 people lived in Linton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Linton, ND?
The ZIP code of Linton is 58552.
What is the elevation of Linton?
1,719 feet (524 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Linton?
Strasburg (10.0 mi), Hazelton (15.2 mi), Cannon Ball (19.3 mi), Hague (20.0 mi), Braddock (21.5 mi).
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