Demographics & People — Wahpeton, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,996 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,338 |
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| Family Households | 1,607 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,003 |
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| Black or African American | 149 |
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| Asian | 19 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 400 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,451 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,076 |
| Norwegian | 1,598 |
| Other groups | 882 |
| Irish | 589 |
| English | 322 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
| Russian | 254 |
| Czech | 223 |
| Polish | 216 |
Language
| English Only | 7,526 |
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| Spanish | 79 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,715 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 593 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,679 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wahpeton, North Dakota.
