Nelson County, North Dakota

Nelson County
Water Tower behind Lakota City Hall.
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°55′N 98°11′W / 47.92°N 98.19°W / 47.92; -98.19
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedMarch 2, 1883 (created)
June 9, 1883 (organized)
SeatLakota
Largest cityLakota
Area
  Total
1,009 sq mi (2,610 km2)
  Land982 sq mi (2,540 km2)
  Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,015
  Estimate 
(2024)
3,007
  Density3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.nelsonco.org

Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,015. Its county seat is Lakota.