Wahpeton City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8586 people, 3254 households, and 1868 families residing in the city. The population density was 1718.1 people per square mile (663.36/kmē), it is the 24th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. There were 3492 housing units at an average density of 698.4 per square mile (269.65/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 24.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males. The median age was 28.6 years, the median age of male residents at 24.7 and the median age of female residents at 34.1. The racial makeup of the city was 8197 White, 53 Black or African American, 207 American Indian, 37 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 79 from two or more races and 10 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $33471, making its North Dakota's 108th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $44645, making its North Dakota's 84th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15293, making it the 202nd highest city by per capita income in North Dakota. The median income was $13944, Median income for males is $16904, compared with $12373 for females.
In 2000, 3224 pupils and students, of which 57.44% are male and 42.56% are female, 37.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.7% nursery or pri school, 3.66% kindergarten, 25.81% elementary school, 13.71% high school and 54.13% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8586 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8586 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8561 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8342 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8252 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8387 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8232 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8140 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7850 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7698 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7585 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 58 | 87 |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 39 | 118 |
| Elementary school | 366 | 466 | 832 |
| High school | 242 | 200 | 442 |
| College or graduate school | 1136 | 609 | 1745 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton city, North Dakota | $33471 | $44645 | $15293 |
| Richland County, North Dakota | $36098 | $45484 | $16339 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |