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Wahpeton, ND


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Wahpeton, North Dakota

Wahpeton, North Dakota, in Richland county, is 43 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 184 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 8,586 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Wahpeton

In Wahpeton, about 44% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Wahpeton than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wahpeton had a median family income of $44,645.

Political Inclinations

Wahpeton folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Wahpeton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wahpeton that were owner-occupied was 52%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Wahpeton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Wahpeton, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Wahpeton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Wahpeton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWahpeton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wahpeton Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wahpeton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wahpeton, ND

Comparing Wahpeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men69
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity18
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents102
People Living Alone84
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime63

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