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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wahpeton

Iowa · 504 residents · 1.198 sq mi
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Wahpeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,500. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

504
+9%vs 2000
vs 462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
421 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
63.3
+12%vs 2000
vs 56.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3053594144685221990201020202024Wahpeton
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,578
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,970
−42%vs 2000
vs $36,258 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$340
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $467 in 2000
US average: $450
87.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
2.3
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.0%
+10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.7 min
+166%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahpeton, Iowa?

Wahpeton, Iowa has about 504 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wahpeton, Iowa?

The typical household in Wahpeton, Iowa earns about $32,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahpeton, Iowa expensive?

In Wahpeton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Wahpeton, Iowa?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wahpeton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahpeton, Iowa?

About 17.1% of people in Wahpeton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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