Barnes County, North Dakota
Barnes County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
Barnes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,066 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,402 inhabitants. Its county seat is Valley City. The county was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Barnes County
| Population : | 10,402 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area : | 3919 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Alanson H. Barnes, John A. Burbank |
| Altitude : | 906 feet / 276 meters |
| Capital : | Valley City |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:21:33 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barnes County is located at 46°56'10"N 98°4'18"W (46.9361100, -98.0715800). It has 5 neighbors: Griggs County, LaMoure County, Ransom County, Steele County and Stutsman County.
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The largest city of Barnes County is Valley City with a population of 6,323. Other cities include, Wimbledon population 189, Sanborn population 170, Sibley population 78 and Cuba population 69. See all Barnes County cities & populated places.
Barnes County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 6,323 | City in North Dakota |
| Wimbledon | 189 | City in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States |
| Sanborn | 170 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Eckelson | 109 | Township in Barnes County, North Dakota |
| Fingal | 86 | Town in North Dakota |
| Sibley | 78 | City in North Dakota |
| Cuba | 69 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Oriska | 61 | Township in Barnes County, North Dakota |
| Nome | 56 | City in North Dakota |
| Kathryn | 48 | City in North Dakota |
| Hastings | 47 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Dazey | 47 | Township in Barnes County, North Dakota |
| Litchville | 47 | Town in North Dakota |
| Rogers | 39 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Leal | 18 | Town in North Dakota, USA |
| Pillsbury | 11 | City in North Dakota, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Barnes County
Barnes County has 5 neighbours.
- Griggs County county in North Dakota, United States
- LaMoure County county in North Dakota, United States
- Ransom County county in North Dakota, United States
- Steele County county in North Dakota, United States
- Stutsman County county in North Dakota, United States
- Valley City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barnes County decreased by 6.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,066 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,113 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,006 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,115 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,062 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,008 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,899 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,679 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,527 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,415 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,402 | -0.12% | estimation process |
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
