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Wahpeton, North Dakota

Introduction to Wahpeton, North Dakota

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

Wahpeton History

The community was founded in 1869. It was first settled by Morgan T. Rich. With the arrival of other settlers, the community was named ‘Richville.' In the year 1871, the name of the town was changed to ‘Chahinkapa.' In 1873, the town was renamed ‘Wahpetonm.'

Wahpeton and nearby Attractions

  • Sica Hollow State Park
  • Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
  • Maplewood State Park
  • Richland County Historical Society
  • Chahinkapa Park
  • Roy Lake State Park

Things To Do In Wahpeton

One can plan a day trip to the Chahinkapa Park, Maplewood State Park and Roy Lake State Park. The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm, Red River and Northern Plains Regional Museum, Hjemkomst Center and Stevens County Museum are popular local spots as well.

Wahpeton Transportation

Hector International is the nearest major airport.

Wahpeton Higher Education

North Dakota State College of Science is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include Concordia College at Moorhead, the University of North Dakota and Minnesota State University.

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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