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Wilton

North Dakota · 718 residents · 0.556 sq mi
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Wilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,864. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $165,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
718
−11%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,291 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+20%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5436617808981K1990201020202024Wilton
2024607
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,864
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,838
+109%since 2000
from $17,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+53%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(792)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7%(51)
Diversity Score21%(151)
Diversity Score
21
+1582%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, North Dakota?

Wilton, North Dakota has about 718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilton, North Dakota earns about $68,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, North Dakota expensive?

In Wilton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, North Dakota?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, North Dakota?

About 9.7% of people in Wilton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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