Wahpeton is a city located in Richland County North Dakota. Wahpeton has a 2024 population of 7,994. Wahpeton is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,016 in 2020.
The average household income in Wahpeton is $75,082 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Wahpeton is 34.8 years: 32.4 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wahpeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,003 | 87.58% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 351 | 4.39% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 1.86% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,338 | 1.99 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 1,731 | 1.24 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 1,165 | 2.7 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 346 | 3.03 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Male | 96 | 3.19 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
2.7
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,091 | 22.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 866 | 17.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,245 | 25.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 1,162 | 23.74% |
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 | 4,353 | 4,138 | 1,043 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 143 | 5 |
| Native American | 151 | 123 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 99 | 30 |
| Black | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Other Race | 58 | 44 | 0 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 19 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,386 | $57,955 | $41,989 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,048 | $178,125 | $32,083 |
| High School Graduate | $33,065 | $43,561 | $31,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,597 | $55,000 | $14,432 |
| Overall | $41,702 | $50,988 | $32,458 |
| Some College | $45,351 | $49,398 | $31,503 |
$41,702
Average Earnings
$50,988
Average Male
$32,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of Wahpeton residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,814 | 664 | 11.42% |
| Native | 338 | 258 | 76.33% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 224 | 59.73% |
| Multiple | 329 | 132 | 40.12% |
| Black | 90 | 35 | 38.89% |
| Other | 58 | 27 | 46.55% |
16.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wahpeton is Native, with 76.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wahpeton is White, with 11.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.92% |
| High School | 14.8% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.57% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,896 | $106,445 |
| Households | $57,417 | $75,082 |
| Married Families | $115,320 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,673 | $42,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
581
Number of Veterans
509
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 245 |
| First Gulf War | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 9.1% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 8.44% |
| Black | 15 | 10.07% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
43.12%
Born in Wahpeton
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.24% of Wahpeton residents were born in the United States, with 43.12% having been born in North Dakota. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,968 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 7,973 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 7,978 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 7,984 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 7,989 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 7,994 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 8,000 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 8,013 | 15 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 7,998 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 8,016 | 290 | 3.75% |
| 2019 | 7,726 | -71 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 7,797 | -59 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 7,856 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,826 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 7,851 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 7,883 | 33 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 7,850 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 7,820 | 36 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 7,784 | 22 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 7,762 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,586 | -165 | -1.89% |
| 1990 | 8,751 | -313 | -3.45% |
| 1980 | 9,064 | 1,988 | 28.09% |
| 1970 | 7,076 | 1,200 | 20.42% |
| 1960 | 5,876 | 551 | 10.35% |
| 1950 | 5,325 | 1,578 | 42.11% |
| 1940 | 3,747 | 571 | 17.98% |
| 1930 | 3,176 | 107 | 3.49% |
| 1920 | 3,069 | -4,899 | -61.48% |