Burleigh County, North Dakota

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Burleigh County
U.S. county
Burleigh County Courthouse
Burleigh County Courthouse
Map of North Dakota highlighting Burleigh 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°59′N 100°28′W / 46.98°N 100.47°W / 46.98; -100.47
Country United States
State North Dakota
Founded1873
Named forWalter A. Burleigh
SeatBismarck
Largest cityBismarck
Area
 • Total1,668 sq mi (4,320 km2)
 • Land1,633 sq mi (4,230 km2)
 • Water36 sq mi (90 km2)  2.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total98,458
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.burleigh.nd.us

Burleigh County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 98,458,[1] making it the second-most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is Bismarck,[2] the state capital. The county was named for Dakota Territory political figure Walter A. Burleigh.

History[]

The territorial legislature created Burleigh County on January 4, 1873, annexing territory from Buffalo County. Burleigh was not organized at that time, but the organization was effected on July 16, 1873. Its boundaries were altered in 1879, 1881, 1883, and twice in 1885.[3][4]

Burleigh County is included in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly called "Bismarck–Mandan".

Geography[]

The Missouri River flows south-southeasterly along the lower west boundary line of Burleigh County. The central part of the county is drained by south-flowing creeks. The county terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills, partially devoted to agriculture.[5] The terrain slopes to the south, and its western portion also slopes to the river valley. The terrain's highest point is on the upper portion of the east boundary line, at 2,060' (628m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,668 square miles (4,320 km2), of which 1,633 square miles (4,230 km2) is land and 36 square miles (93 km2) (2.1%) is water.[7]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Protected areas[]

Lakes[]

  • Bunce Lake
  • Bunker Lake
  • Clear Lake
  • Florence Lake
  • Grass Lake
  • Harriet Lake
  • Horseshoe Lake
  • Lonetree Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Mitchell Lake
  • New Johns Lake (part)
  • O'Brien Lake
  • Pelican Lake
  • Rice Lake

[5]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18803,246—
18904,24730.8%
19006,08143.2%
191013,087115.2%
192015,57819.0%
193019,76926.9%
194022,73615.0%
195025,67312.9%
196034,01632.5%
197040,71419.7%
198054,81134.6%
199060,1319.7%
200069,41615.4%
201081,30817.1%
202098,45821.1%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

As of the 2010 census, there were 81,308 people, 33,976 households, and 21,213 families in the county.[12] The population density was 49.8 inhabitants per square mile (19.2/km2). There were 35,754 housing units at an average density of 21.9 per square mile (8.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 93.0% white, 4.2% American Indian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 61.0% were German, 21.1% were Norwegian, 8.1% were Russian, 6.8% were Irish, and 2.6% were American.[14]

Of the 33,976 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.6% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 37.3 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $53,465 and the median income for a family was $71,103. Males had a median income of $44,944 versus $31,943 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,784. About 6.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Population by decade[]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Census-designated places[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Townships[]

  • Apple Creek
  • Boyd
  • Burnt Creek
  • Canfield
  • Christiania
  • Clear Lake
  • Crofte
  • Cromwell
  • Driscoll
  • Ecklund
  • Estherville
  • Florence Lake
  • Francis
  • Ghylin
  • Gibbs
  • Glenview
  • Grass Lake
  • Harriet-Lien
  • Hay Creek
  • Hazel Grove
  • Logan
  • Long Lake
  • McKenzie
  • Menoken
  • Missouri
  • Morton
  • Naughton
  • Painted Woods
  • Richmond
  • Rock Hill
  • Schrunk
  • Sibley Butte
  • Steiber
  • Sterling
  • Taft
  • Telfer
  • Thelma
  • Trygg
  • Wild Rose
  • Wilson
  • Wing

Politics[]

Burleigh County voters have voted Republican for several decades. With the exception of 1964, no Democratic Party candidate has received even 40 percent of the county's vote after 1940.

Presidential election results

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Burleigh County, North Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "County History". North Dakota.gov. The State of North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Burleigh County ND Google Maps (accessed February 16, 2019)
  6. ^ ""Find an Altitude/Burleigh County" Google Maps (accessed 16 February 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  14. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  15. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

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Coordinates: 46°59′N 100°28′W / 46.98°N 100.47°W / 46.98; -100.47

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