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Wales

North Dakota · 31 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Wales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 70% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
+3%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.5
+5%since 2000
from 56.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0122436481990201020202024Wales
20242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,167
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$7,700
−36%since 2000
from $11,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$9,999
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
15.4%
−73.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
68.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
+6%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(28)
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
12.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Female
61.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, North Dakota?

Wales, North Dakota has about 31 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wales, North Dakota earns about $14,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wales, North Dakota expensive?

In Wales, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Wales, North Dakota?

About 12.5% 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 33.3% 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 13 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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