Wales, North Dakota
Wales: city in North Dakota.
About
Wales is a city located in the county of Cavalier in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 31 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1896.
Quick Facts about Wales
| Population | 30 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Cavalier County |
| Postal code | 58281 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 0.62 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.8958,-98.6026 |
| Altitude | 1,568 feet / 478 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1897 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:39:46 (6th November 2026) |
| Density | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wales is located at 48°53'45"N 98°36'9"W (48.8958400, -98.6026200).
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Weather
49°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
12 to 16 mph SW
Today
Areas of fog before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wales decreased by 3.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31 | -3.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31 | 3.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,966 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,936 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,206 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 67.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 426 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
Wales zip code is 58281.
County name: Cavalier, County
fips: 38019
Rush Lake
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $404,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,517 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,175 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,578 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,255 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,272 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 417,457 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 283,746 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,283 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,181 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,325 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,233 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,689 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,906 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,019.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.74 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wales, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL | Devils Lake | Railroad Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| RUG | Rugby station | 201 West Dewey Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wales.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Post Office | Langdon (ND) | 58249 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wales, Wisconsin village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. with a population of 2,651 people.
- Wales, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 1,862 people.