Fort Berthold Reservation

Fort Berthold Reservation is a federal reservation in McLean County, Mountrail County, Dunn County and 2 more counties, North Dakota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 7,267 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,319 sq mi (3,417 km²) of land.

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Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota
Fort Berthold Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,267 ± 378
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
McLean County30% of its landMountrail County27% of its landDunn County26% of its landMcKenzie County10% of its landMercer County5% of its land
Land area
1,319 sq mi (3,417 km²)
Median household income
$61,645 ± $5,431
Median home value
$197,200 ± $27,528
Water area
263 sq mi (682 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code
1160
Coordinates (central point)
47.769674, -102.296778

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. New Town (city)2,721 people
  2. Parshall (city)922 people
  3. Mandaree (CDP)620 people
  4. White Shield (CDP)246 people
  5. Four Bears Village (CDP)154 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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