COUNTY · ND
Ward County, North Dakota
Ward County is a county in North Dakota with FIPS code 38101 and an estimated population of 68,332 (Census 2023), 4th largest of 53 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Ward County
- State
- North Dakota
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 38101
- State FIPS
- 38
- Population (2023)
- 68,332
- Change since 2020
- -2.3%
- State rank
- 4 of 53
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Dakota
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Ward County?
Ward County, North Dakota has the five-digit FIPS code 38101: 38 for the state and 101 for the county.
What state is Ward County in?
Ward 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.