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Westhope

North Dakota · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 0.323 sq mi
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Westhope has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,479. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $102,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
−18%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
−6%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2573484405316231990201020202024Westhope
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,479
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,408
+165%since 2000
from $18,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+15%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing12.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+70%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(74)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score40%(174)
Diversity Score
40
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhope, North Dakota?

Westhope, North Dakota has about 435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westhope, North Dakota earns about $69,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westhope, North Dakota expensive?

In Westhope, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Westhope, North Dakota?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westhope, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westhope, North Dakota?

About 8.5% of people in Westhope, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westhope, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Westhope, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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