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Lakota, ND
City in Nelson County, North Dakota.
Population
784
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
785
ZIP codes
0
Lakota and its ZIP codes
Lakota at a glance
- Lakota is about 69 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 71st among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $66,090, 14% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,800 (33% below North Dakota) and median rent is $597 a month.
Local data for Lakota, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakota, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,090
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$167,800
Median rent
$597/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (305), Norwegian Americans (267), Russian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Lakota.
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
How people get to work
Lakota, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakota, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakota, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Lakota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan CityCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BrocketCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CraryCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TolnaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PetersburgCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| PekinCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LawtonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| DahlenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| McVilleCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| WarwickCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| NiagaraCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Devils LakeCity | 25 mi | 7 |
| EdmoreCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| LankinCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| FordvilleCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| AdamsCity | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakota, ND in?
- Lakota is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Lakota, ND?
- About 784 people live in Lakota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakota?
- Nearby places include Michigan City (11 mi), Brocket (12 mi), Crary (14 mi), Tolna (16 mi), Petersburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023