Burleigh County, North Dakota

Burleigh County
Burleigh County Courthouse
Official seal of Burleigh County
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
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873
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
 • Estimate 
(2023)
100,012 Increase
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.burleighco.com

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

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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