Minot Population 2026

Minot has a population of 49,450, making it the #886 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 178× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Minot (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

49,450

Rank in United States

#886

Coordinates

48.23°N, 101.30°W

~494 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,200 km

1,366 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Bismarck	75,092	#500
Grand Forks	57,011	#736
West Fargo	33,597	#1364
Williston	26,977	#1741
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221
Jamestown	15,422	#3026

Cities near Minot

Mandan21,382 people · ~159 km away
Bismarck75,092 people · ~163 km away
Williston26,977 people · ~172 km away
Dickinson23,765 people · ~188 km away
Jamestown15,422 people · ~243 km away
Grand Forks57,011 people · ~319 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minot?

Minot has a population of 49,450 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #886 biggest city in United States.

What state is Minot in?

Minot is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is Minot the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,200 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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