Lignite, ND Demographics

A map of Lignite's Population by Race

Lignite, North Dakota had a population of 141 in 2020. It was 94.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lignite, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is the 203rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lignite's White Population

133 residents of Lignite identify as White, or 94.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lignite larger than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #119 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is more White than neighboring Portal (84.8% White), Flaxton (93.3% White), Columbus (87.1% White), Larson (77.8% White), and Powers Lake (91.4% White).

Lignite's Black Population

0 residents of Lignite identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lignite roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #148 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is less Black than neighboring Portal (4.8% Black), Flaxton (1.7% Black), Columbus (0.7% Black), and Powers Lake (0.5% Black).

Lignite's Asian Population

0 residents of Lignite identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lignite roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (2.9% Asian), and Powers Lake (0.5% Asian).

Lignite's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Lignite identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lignite roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is more Hispanic than neighboring Portal (0.8% Hispanic), Flaxton (1.7% Hispanic), and Larson (0% Hispanic). Lignite is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus (5.8% Hispanic), and Powers Lake (5.5% Hispanic).

Lignite's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Lignite identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lignite roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #152 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flaxton (0% Native American/Other), Columbus (0% Native American/Other), and Powers Lake (0.3% Native American/Other). Lignite is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portal (6.4% Native American/Other), and Larson (11.1% Native American/Other).

Lignite's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Lignite identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lignite roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Lignite is ranked #319 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lignite is less Multiracial than neighboring Portal (3.2% Multiracial), Flaxton (3.3% Multiracial), Columbus (3.6% Multiracial), Larson (11.1% Multiracial), and Powers Lake (1.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.