Population 8,978 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wahpeton
Household size in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wahpeton are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other North Dakota city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wahpeton is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Wahpeton, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wahpeton
Renters in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Wahpeton than nationally: 49.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 50.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north. The renter share is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wahpeton: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +11 | +6 |
Homes in Wahpeton run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast. Only two of the 14 North Dakota cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $418 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $491 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $674 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $735 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$458 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wahpeton pays $735 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $317 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other North Dakota city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wahpeton
Bachelor's degrees in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wahpeton: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wahpeton is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across North Dakota. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wahpeton
| Period | Wahpeton | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wahpeton has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Wahpeton has the lowest unemployment rate of any North Dakota city with 5,000+ people. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wahpeton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | 2.04 | 37.2 | 8.4% | 49.8% | 7.7% | 1975 | $735 | 24.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
| Breckenridge | 2.30 | 40.4 | 12.7% | 28.1% | 13.1% | 1970 | $1,400 | 21.3% | 92.1% | 5.3% |
| Dwight | 2.94 | 36.7 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1981 | $513 | 24.8% | 97.1% | 0.9% |
| Brushvale | 2.24 | 51.2 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1971 | $778 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 1.1% |
| Everdell | 2.39 | 45.0 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 1966 | $846 | 20.5% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| Doran | 2.51 | 40.1 | 5.4% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 1962 | $900 | 18.2% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| Great Bend | 2.25 | 58.3 | 6.3% | 3.6% | 6.9% | 1949 | $593 | 18.8% | 91.7% | 0.4% |
| Galchutt | 2.94 | 36.7 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1981 | $513 | 24.8% | 97.1% | 0.9% |
| Mooreton | 2.81 | 38.6 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1977 | $519 | 23.9% | 96.8% | 1.0% |
| Kent | 2.25 | 50.2 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 1967 | $803 | 23.6% | 94.2% | 2.1% |
| Abercrombie | 2.39 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 1973 | $720 | 36.0% | 96.4% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wahpeton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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