Ward County, North Dakota

Ward County
Ward County Administration Building
Ward County Administration Building
Map of North Dakota highlighting Ward County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°13′N 101°33′W / 48.22°N 101.55°W / 48.22; -101.55
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedApril 14, 1885 (created)
November 23, 1885 (organized)
Named forMark Ward
SeatMinot
Largest cityMinot
Area
 • Total
2,056 sq mi (5,330 km2)
 • Land2,013 sq mi (5,210 km2)
 • Water43 sq mi (110 km2)  2.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
69,919
 • Estimate 
(2023)
68,332 Decrease
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.ward.nd.us

Ward County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 69,919,[1] making it the fourth most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is Minot.[2] Ward County is part of the Minot, ND Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.