Fessenden is a city located in Wells County North Dakota. Fessenden has a 2024 population of 448. Fessenden is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 462 in 2020.
The average household income in Fessenden is $76,583 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Fessenden is 42.1 years: 43.1 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fessenden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 99.82% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 258 | 2.13 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.14 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 95 | 3.38 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 27 | 2.63 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 21.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 36.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 82 | 21.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 353 | 92 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,931 | $29,118 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,583 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $51,528 | $23,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,563 | $34,750 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $46,875 |
$31,563
Average Earnings
$34,750
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.08% of Fessenden residents speak only English, while 2.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 74 | 13.48% |
13.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fessenden is White, with 13.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fessenden is White, with 13.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 12.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.47% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,625 | $96,631 |
| Households | $64,052 | $76,583 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,759 | $57,238 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 4.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.8%
Labor Force Participation
80.1%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.36%
Born in Fessenden
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fessenden residents were born in the United States, with 74.36% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 432 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 435 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 438 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 442 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 445 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 448 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 452 | -5 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 457 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 453 | -9 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 462 | 35 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 427 | -13 | -2.95% |
| 2018 | 440 | -10 | -2.22% |
| 2017 | 450 | -7 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 457 | -5 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 462 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 468 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 468 | -12 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 480 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 477 | 0 | 0% |