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Tappen

North Dakota · 217 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Tappen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
+3%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852222592963331990201020202024Tappen
2024295
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,357
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,825
+93%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(190)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(14)
Diversity Score35.2%(76)
Diversity Score
35
+1390%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappen, North Dakota?

Tappen, North Dakota has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tappen, North Dakota earns about $50,357 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Tappen, North Dakota?

About 16.5% 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 8.6% 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 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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