Minot
City in Ward County, North Dakota
Minot is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, with 48,377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,611 ft (491 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burlington, 6.5 miles W.
- 48,377residents (2020 Census)
- 1,611 ftelevation · 491 m
- 27.9 sq miland area · 72.2 km²
- 1,736 / sq mipopulation density
- 58707ZIP code
About Minot
Minot ( MY-not) is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States. With a population of 48,377 at the 2020 census, Minot is the state's fourth-most populous city. The Minot metropolitan area in north-central North Dakota covers McHenry, Renville, and Ward counties and had a combined population of 77,546 at the 2020 census.
Minot was founded in 1886 during the construction of James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway. Minot is also known as "Magic City", commemorating its remarkable growth in size over a short time. It is a trading center for a large part of northern North Dakota, southwestern Manitoba, and southeastern Saskatchewan. It is most widely known for the Minot Air Force Base, approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of the city.
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Living in Minot
- Median household income
- $73,219
- Median home value
- $257,100
- Median rent
- $973/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Minot had 48,377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,736 per sq mi (670 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Minot at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Ward County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,377 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.87 sq mi (72.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.2361° N, 101.2776° W |
| ZIP code | 58707 |
| Official website | minotnd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3853380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Minot
- Burlington6.5 mi W
- Surrey6.9 mi E
- Logan7.1 mi SE
- Ruthville9.4 mi N
- Minot AFB12.9 mi N
- Des Lacs13.2 mi W
- Sawyer14.5 mi SE
- Deering15.2 mi NE
- Foxholm16.2 mi NW
- Glenburn19.3 mi N
- Velva20.0 mi SE
- Granville20.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Minot
What county is Minot in?
Minot is in Ward County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Minot, ND?
48,377 people lived in Minot at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Minot, ND?
The ZIP code of Minot is 58707.
What is the elevation of Minot?
1,611 feet (491 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Minot?
Burlington (6.5 mi), Surrey (6.9 mi), Logan (7.1 mi), Ruthville (9.4 mi), Minot AFB (12.9 mi).
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