New Town
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota
New Town is a city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, with 2,764 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,900 ft (579 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Four Bears Village, 4.9 miles W.
- 2,764residents (2020 Census)
- 1,900 ftelevation · 579 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 957 / sq mipopulation density
- 58763ZIP code
About New Town
New Town is a city in Mountrail County, North Dakota. The population was 2,764 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the 18th largest city in North Dakota. New Town was platted in 1950 as a replacement site for the residents of Sanish and Van Hook, as these towns were scheduled to be flooded by the creation of Lake Sakakawea, a reservoir to provide water for irrigation.
It is the largest city and the administrative center of the Fort Berthold Reservation. New Town is home to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. New Town is located on State Highway 23 at the crossing of Lake Sakakawea by the Four Bears Bridge.
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Living in New Town
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Median home value
- $207,600
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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New Town had 2,764 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,764 |
|---|---|
| Density | 957 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Town at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Mountrail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,764 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.89 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9891° N, 102.4883° W |
| ZIP code | 58763 |
| Official website | newtownchamber.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3856740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Town
- Four Bears Village4.9 mi W
- Parshall16.5 mi E
- Mandaree19.4 mi SW
- Ross22.5 mi N
- Stanley22.8 mi N
- Plaza24.6 mi E
- Palermo26.8 mi NE
- White Earth30.0 mi NW
- Makoti31.8 mi E
- Tioga35.0 mi NW
- White Shield37.6 mi SE
- Ryder38.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Town
What county is New Town in?
New Town is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
What is the population of New Town, ND?
2,764 people lived in New Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Town, ND?
The ZIP code of New Town is 58763.
What is the elevation of New Town?
1,900 feet (579 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Town?
Four Bears Village (4.9 mi), Parshall (16.5 mi), Mandaree (19.4 mi), Ross (22.5 mi), Stanley (22.8 mi).
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