Fessenden City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 625 people, 279 households, and 171 families living in the city. The population density was 1378.4 people per square mile (532.2/km˛), making it the 41st most densely populated city in North Dakota. There were 306 housing units at an average density of 680 per square mile (262.55/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.22 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the Fessenden City, 25.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.7% were 18 to 24, 22.7% were 25 to 44, 22.9% were 45 to 64, and 25% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 43.8 years, the median age of male residents at 43.4 and the median age of female residents at 44.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 620 White, Black or African American, 2 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31750, it is the 136th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38304, it is the 169th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $17303, it would be the 113th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The median income is $14821, Males have a median income of $21000 versus $10458 for females.
In 2000, 156 pupils and students, of which 86 are male and 70 are female, 24.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 6 kindergarten, 88 elementary school, 42 high school and 3 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 625 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 625 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 621 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 594 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 578 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 561 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 548 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 535 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 519 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 510 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 500 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 52 | 36 | 88 |
| High school | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fessenden city, North Dakota | $31750 | $38304 | $17303 |
| Wells County, North Dakota | $31894 | $39284 | $17932 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |