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Dahlen, ND
Census-designated place in Nelson County, North Dakota.
Population
20
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
143
ZIP codes
0
Dahlen and its ZIP codes
Dahlen at a glance
- Dahlen is about 13 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Dahlen.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,777
1,019 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $12,073 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dahlen, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dahlen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FordvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| PetersburgCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| LankinCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NiagaraCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Michigan CityCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ConwayCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| InksterCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| PisekCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Park RiverCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| AdamsCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| BrocketCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| LakotaCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| Forest RiverCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| GilbyCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| LarimoreCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| LawtonCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dahlen, ND in?
- Dahlen is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Dahlen, ND?
- About 20 people live in Dahlen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dahlen?
- Nearby places include Fordville (7.7 mi), Petersburg (11 mi), Lankin (11 mi), Niagara (11 mi), Michigan City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023