Fargo with a population 105,549 is the largest city in the state and Bismarck is the capital and second largest city with a population of 61,272. Cities with a five digit population include Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo. Mandan, Dickinson, Jamestown and Willstown.
The following cities have populations between 2,000 and 9,999 according to the 2010 US Census:
There are only 49 cities with a population greater then 1,000. For those smaller than 2,000 see the US Census.
Depending on how you define cities, North Dakota has 9 cities with a population of more than 10,000 people. There are a total of 357 incorporated cities in North Dakota with an addtional 44 US Census designated populated places.
Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are considered the major cities in North Dakota.
The state capital of North Dakota is Bismarck. Other cities/towns in North Dakota are: Fargo Grand Forks Minot Jamestown Dickinson Williston
The major North Dakota cities located on the Missouri river are--Williston, Bismarck and Mandan.
· Ashley, North Dakota
Bismarck, Mandan, Stanton, Washburn and Williston are North Dakota cities located on the Missouri River.
The most populous cities in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and West Fargo.
The town of Amidon has the highest elevation in North Dakota, sitting at approximately 3,077 feet above sea level.
There are several cities located in North Dakota on the Missouri River. They are Williston, Mandan, Bismarck.
According to the 2010 US Census, the population of Valley City, North Dakota is 6585, making it the 12th largest city in North Dakota.
They include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot. All the rest are below 40,000 in population. Due to the current oil boom in North Dakota, Williston and the surrounding area is experiencing economic and population growth which makes it an important city in North Dakota.
Some examples of US cities with a population of 10,000 or less include Alpine, Arizona; Crystal, North Dakota; and Westhope, North Dakota.