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Wales

North Dakota · 10 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Wales is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10
−67%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
−3%since 2000
from 56.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0122436481990201020202024Wales
20242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+327%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$49,967
+317%since 2000
from $11,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(4)
Diversity Score
40
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
11.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Wales to nearby cities

WALES VS
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Income$63,627−34%
Home value$249,900
Population60,365+754463%
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WALES VS
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Income$77,549−19%
Home value$255,600
Population8,906+111225%
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WALES VS
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Income$56,554−41%
Home value$199,800
Population15,688+196000%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, North Dakota?

Wales, North Dakota has about 10 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wales, North Dakota earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Wales, North Dakota?

About 22.2% 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 34 residents, a change of about -77 percent over that period.

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