Nelson County, North Dakota

Nelson County
Water Tower behind Lakota City Hall.
Water Tower behind Lakota City Hall.
Map of North Dakota highlighting Nelson 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: 47°55′N 98°11′W / 47.92°N 98.19°W / 47.92; -98.19
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedMarch 2, 1883 (created)
June 9, 1883 (organized)
SeatLakota
Largest cityLakota
Area
 • Total1,009 sq mi (2,610 km2)
 • Land982 sq mi (2,540 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,015
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,995 Decrease
 • Density3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.nelsonco.org

Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,015.[1] Its county seat is Lakota.[2]

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.