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Wahpeton Micro

Wahpeton, ND-MN · 2 counties · 23,035 residents · 2,186.712 sq mi
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Wahpeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,702. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,353.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,035
−8%since 2000
from 25,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Wahpeton
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,702
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,665 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,251
+96%since 2000
from $16,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,353
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,058 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(24,249)
Black0.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(233)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(909)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(20,621)
Black0.9%(196)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(785)
Asian0.6%(131)
Other4.7%(1,079)
Diversity Score22.4%(5,165)
Segregation Score19.5%(4,502)
Diversity Score
22
+520%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

WahpetonCENTRAL8,141
What's inside

2 component counties

Richland CountyCENTRAL16,731Wilkin CountyCENTRAL6,288
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahpeton, ND-MN?

Wahpeton, ND-MN has about 23,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahpeton, ND-MN?

The typical household in Wahpeton, ND-MN earns about $59,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahpeton, ND-MN expensive?

In Wahpeton, ND-MN, the median home is worth about $134,353, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Wahpeton, ND-MN?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wahpeton, ND-MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahpeton, ND-MN?

About 11.3% of people in Wahpeton, ND-MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahpeton, ND-MN grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahpeton, ND-MN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,629 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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