Wahpeton, North Dakota
Wahpeton: City in North Dakota, United States
About
Wahpeton is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,766 and a population density of 567 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,728 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Wahpeton
| Population : | 7,728 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Postal code : | 58074–58076 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 13.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 965 feet / 294 meters |
| Capital city : | Wahpeton is capital of Richland County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:45:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 564 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wahpeton is located at 46°15'55"N 96°36'21"W (46.2652400, -96.6059100).
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Official website of Wahpeton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wahpeton decreased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,766 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,782 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,822 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,850 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,882 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,850 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,822 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,849 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,798 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,734 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,728 | -0.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,747 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,131 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,665 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 874 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
Wahpeton zip code is 58075.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 38077
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $76,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $950 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $490 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $755 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,225 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,430 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 145,308 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 126,411 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,215 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,896 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,140 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 801 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 707 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 651 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,048.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.14 |
People born in Wahpeton (8)
People born in Wahpeton, including actor Sam Anderson, academic Jerome G. Miller, biochemist Mary Shaw Shorb, .
List
- Steve Myhra (American football player (1934-1994)) he was born in 02/04/1934
- Ryan Smith (Canadian footballer) he was born in 19/08/1991
- Clark Williams (American politician) he was born in 12/07/1942
- David Richman (basketball coach) he was born in 01/05/1978
- Cindy Schreiber-Beck (Cynthia Schreiber-Beck) she was born in 13/12/1954
Schools in Wahpeton
College & universities near Wahpeton, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200305 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton (ND) | 58076-0002 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wahpeton, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wahpeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton Post Office | Wahpeton (ND) | 58075 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wahpeton , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 353 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hankinson | 880 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Lidgerwood | 616 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Dwight | 321 | City in Richland County |
| Walcott | 313 | City in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Abercrombie | 264 | Human settlement in Richland County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Colfax | 242 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Barrie | 191 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Farmington | 175 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Christine | 169 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Barney | 133 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Mooreton | 112 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Fairmount | 104 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Wyndmere | 86 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Mantador | 65 | Human settlement in Richland County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Great Bend | 56 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wahpeton distances to largest North Dakota cities
