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York, North Dakota

City · Population 15 · #339 in North Dakota
York, North Dakota

York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. It has many historic buildings and other structures, including the minster, castle and city walls, all of which are Grade I listed.

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About York

York, ND is a tiny community located in northern North Dakota, home to 15 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

York holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 71 residents per square mile.

What Makes York Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named York — but the North Dakota one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
  • With 15 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)15
Rank in state#339 of 355
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density71/sq mi
Coordinates48.3132, -99.5733

🗺️ Map of York