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Tappen

North Dakota · 197 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Tappen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,786. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $22,500. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−6%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852222592963331990201020202024Tappen
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,786
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,763
+23%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+82%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(191)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score11%(22)
Diversity Score
11
+364%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappen, North Dakota?

Tappen, North Dakota has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tappen, North Dakota earns about $21,786 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Tappen, North Dakota?

About 9.5% 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 35.5% of people in Tappen, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tappen, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tappen, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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