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Tappen

North Dakota · 216 residents (2025 est.) · 1.049 sq mi
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Tappen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $64,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
295
+40%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:216 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1852222592963331990201020202024Tappen
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,521
+77%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+4%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+126%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(208)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(234)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(17)
Asian2.7%(8)
Other10.5%(31)
Diversity Score44.4%(131)
Diversity Score
44
+1779%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappen, North Dakota?

Tappen, North Dakota has about 295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tappen, North Dakota?

The typical household in Tappen, North Dakota earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tappen, North Dakota expensive?

In Tappen, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Tappen, North Dakota?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tappen, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tappen, North Dakota?

About 15.9% of people in Tappen, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tappen, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tappen, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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