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Wishek

North Dakota · 1,002 residents · 1.435 sq mi
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Wishek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,154. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,002
−11%since 2000
from 1,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
−4%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159171K1K1K1990201020202024Wishek
2024849
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,154
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,180
+18%since 2000
from $17,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score10.6%(106)
Diversity Score
11
+180%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.3 min
−42%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wishek, North Dakota?

Wishek, North Dakota has about 1,002 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wishek, North Dakota earns about $36,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wishek, North Dakota expensive?

In Wishek, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Wishek, North Dakota?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wishek, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wishek, North Dakota?

About 12.1% of people in Wishek, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wishek, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wishek, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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