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Wishek

North Dakota · 864 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 $45,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
864
−23%since 2000
from 1,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+3%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159171K1K1K1990201020202024Wishek
2024849
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,935
+69%since 2000
from $17,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(773)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(39)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other1.8%(16)
Diversity Score19.7%(170)
Diversity Score
20
+422%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
−31%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wishek, North Dakota?

Wishek, North Dakota has about 864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wishek, North Dakota earns about $45,250 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Wishek, North Dakota?

About 19.3% 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 13.6% 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 323 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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