Porcupine
Census-designated place in Sioux County, North Dakota

Porcupine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sioux County, North Dakota, with 197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,811 ft (552 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raleigh, 13.5 miles NW.
- 197residents (2020 Census)
- 1,811 ftelevation · 552 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 976 / sq mipopulation density
- 58569ZIP code
About Porcupine
Porcupine is a census-designated place in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States. It lies only a few minutes' drive from the city of Selfridge. The community includes the headquarters of the Selfridge/Porcupine district.
An unincorporated community, it was designated as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program on March 22, 2010. It was not counted separately during the 2000 census, but was included in the 2010 census, where a population of 146 was reported. The population was 197 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Porcupine
- Median household income
- $70,469
- Median rent
- $531/mo
- Median age
- 18.7
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Porcupine had 197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 976 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porcupine at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Sioux County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 197 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2218° N, 101.1001° W |
| ZIP code | 58569 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3863700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porcupine
- Raleigh13.5 mi NW
- Selfridge15.0 mi SE
- Flasher17.1 mi N
- Solen18.5 mi NE
- Cannon Ball23.6 mi E
- McIntosh, SD24.0 mi SW
- Fort Yates24.4 mi E
- Carson26.4 mi NW
- Leith27.7 mi W
- Heil30.9 mi W
- Bullhead, SD31.0 mi S
- McLaughlin, SD31.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Porcupine
What county is Porcupine in?
Porcupine is in Sioux County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Porcupine, ND?
197 people lived in Porcupine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porcupine, ND?
The ZIP code of Porcupine is 58569.
What is the elevation of Porcupine?
1,811 feet (552 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porcupine?
Raleigh (13.5 mi), Selfridge (15.0 mi), Flasher (17.1 mi), Solen (18.5 mi), Cannon Ball (23.6 mi).
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