Walsh County, North Dakota

Walsh County: County in North Dakota, United States

About

Walsh County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,119 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,437 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grafton. The county was created 143 years ago in 1880.

Walsh County locator map
Location of Walsh County on North Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Walsh County

Population : 10,437 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Dakota (United States)
Area : 1294 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : George H. Walsh
Altitude : 948 feet / 289 meters
Capital : Grafton
Establishment : January 01, 1881
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:48:56 (21st December 2024)
Density : 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.53% (2010-2020)
Walsh County Courthouse image
Walsh County Courthouse
Walsh County Courthouse image
Walsh County Courthouse image

Geography

Walsh County is located at 48°22'10"N 97°43'17"W (48.3694600, -97.7213700). It has 7 neighbors: Kittson County, Marshall County, Cavalier County, Grand Forks County, Nelson County, Pembina County and Ramsey County.

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The largest city of Walsh County is Park River with a population of 1,305. Other cities include, Minto population 582, Grafton population 260, Hoople population 221 and Fordville population 194. See all Walsh County cities & populated places.

Walsh County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walsh County.

City Name Population Title
Park River 1,305 City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
Minto 582 City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Grafton 260 Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Hoople 221 Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Oakwood 204 Township in Walsh County, North Dakota
Fordville 194 City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
Edinburg 181 City in North Dakota, United States
Pleasant Valley 179 Township in Williams County, North Dakota
Pisek 105 Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Lankin 90 Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Ardoch 63 Township in Walsh County, North Dakota
Forest River 58 Township in Walsh County, North Dakota
Ops 56 Township in Walsh County, North Dakota
Nash 47 Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Adams 42 City in North Dakota, United States
Fairdale 35 Human settlement in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

Walsh County has 7 neighbours.

  • Grafton

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Walsh County decreased by 6.53% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,119 - census
2011 11,025 -0.85% estimation process
2012 11,024 -0.01% estimation process
2013 11,081 0.51% estimation process
2014 10,907 -1.6% estimation process
2015 10,852 -0.51% estimation process
2016 10,816 -0.33% estimation process
2017 10,801 -0.14% estimation process
2018 10,645 -1.47% estimation process
2019 10,641 -0.04% estimation process
2020 10,437 -1.95% estimation process

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People born in Walsh County (1)

American football coach Jerry Olson was born in Walsh County

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