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North Dakota · 8 residents (2025 est.) · 0.242 sq mi
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Population has fallen 93% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2
−93%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−93%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281

PEP 2025 EST:8 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0122436481990201020202024Wales
20242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
90.0%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wales on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+53.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
100.0%
+63.2 ptssince 2012
from 36.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
50.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+57.1 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, North Dakota?

Wales, North Dakota has about 2 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Wales, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wales, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wales, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Wales, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wales, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wales, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -95 percent over that period.

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