Stanley
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Stanley is a city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, with 2,321 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,244 ft (684 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ross, 6.6 miles W.
- 2,321residents (2020 Census)
- 2,244 ftelevation · 684 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.7 km²
- 515 / sq mipopulation density
- 58784ZIP code
About Stanley
Stanley is the only major city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Mountrail County. The population was 2,321 at the 2020 census, making it the 22nd most populous city in North Dakota. Stanley was founded in 1902. The town's economy is heavily connected to the nearby oil-rich Bakken Formation.
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Living in Stanley
- Median household income
- $109,573
- Median home value
- $237,900
- Median rent
- $1,144/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Stanley had 2,321 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,321 |
|---|---|
| Density | 515 per sq mi (199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanley at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Mountrail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,321 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.51 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3135° N, 102.4008° W |
| ZIP code | 58784 |
| Official website | stanleynd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3875380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanley
- Ross6.6 mi W
- Palermo7.8 mi E
- White Earth17.6 mi W
- Powers Lake20.6 mi NW
- New Town22.8 mi S
- Four Bears Village24.2 mi S
- Tioga25.5 mi W
- Donnybrook27.1 mi NE
- Parshall27.4 mi SE
- Plaza28.4 mi SE
- Kenmare29.0 mi NE
- Berthold29.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley
What county is Stanley in?
Stanley is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Stanley, ND?
2,321 people lived in Stanley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanley, ND?
The ZIP code of Stanley is 58784.
What is the elevation of Stanley?
2,244 feet (684 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanley?
Ross (6.6 mi), Palermo (7.8 mi), White Earth (17.6 mi), Powers Lake (20.6 mi), New Town (22.8 mi).
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