COUNTY · ND
Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County is a county in North Dakota with FIPS code 38063 and an estimated population of 2,991 (Census 2023), 34th largest of 53 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Nelson County
- State
- North Dakota
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 38063
- State FIPS
- 38
- Population (2023)
- 2,991
- Change since 2020
- -0.1%
- State rank
- 34 of 53
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Dakota
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Nelson County?
Nelson County, North Dakota has the five-digit FIPS code 38063: 38 for the state and 063 for the county.
What state is Nelson County in?
Nelson County is in North Dakota.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.