Morton County | |
|---|---|
 Morton County Courthouse in Mandan | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota | |
 North Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 46°43′N 101°17′W / 46.72°N 101.28°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Dakota |
| Founded | January 8, 1873 (created) March 27, 1896 (present configuration) |
| Named for | Oliver P. Morton |
| Seat | Mandan |
| Largest city | Mandan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,945 sq mi (5,040 km2) |
| • Land | 1,926 sq mi (4,990 km2) |
| • Water | 19 sq mi (50 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 33,291 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 33,895  |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | www |
Morton County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,291,[1] making it the sixth most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is Mandan.[2] Morton County is included in the Bismarck, ND, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.