Stark County, North Dakota

Stark County
Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson
Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson
Map of North Dakota highlighting Stark 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: 46°49′N 102°40′W / 46.81°N 102.66°W / 46.81; -102.66
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedFebruary 10, 1879 (created)
May 25, 1883 (organized)
Named forGeorge Stark
SeatDickinson
Largest cityDickinson
Area
 • Total
1,340 sq mi (3,500 km2)
 • Land1,335 sq mi (3,460 km2)
 • Water5.5 sq mi (14 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
33,646
 • Estimate 
(2023)
33,001 Decrease
 • Density25/sq mi (9.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.starkcountynd.gov

Stark County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,646, making it the 7th most populous county in North Dakota.[1] Its county seat is Dickinson.[2]

Stark County is part of the Dickinson, ND Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.