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Wildrose

North Dakota · 119 residents (2025 est.) · 0.29 sq mi
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Wildrose is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,536. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 131 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $113,800. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 322%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
+102%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−23%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
401001602202801990201020202024Wildrose
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,536
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,244
+309%since 2000
from $11,052 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+49.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+1%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+322%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+54%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−87%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+1.3 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
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% 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
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+41.0 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% 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 Wildrose, North Dakota?

Wildrose, North Dakota has about 260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wildrose, North Dakota earns about $95,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildrose, North Dakota expensive?

In Wildrose, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $113,800.

How educated are people in Wildrose, North Dakota?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wildrose, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildrose, North Dakota?

About 19.6% of people in Wildrose, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wildrose, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wildrose, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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