Wahpeton micropolitan area

Wahpeton micropolitan area
Micropolitan statistical area
Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area
The Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton
The Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton
Country United States
State North Dakota
Minnesota
Largest cityWahpeton, ND
Other cityBreckenridge, MN
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
23,035
 • Estimate 
(2025)[1]
23,019
 • Rank488th in the U.S.
 • Density5,660/sq mi (2,187/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
Area codes218 and 701
Websitefargomoorhead.org

The Wahpeton micropolitan area, as defined by the Census Bureau, as comprising all of Richland and Wilkin Counties in North Dakota–Minnesota, anchored by the city of Wahpeton. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,035 and was estimated to be 23,019 in 2025.[1]

The Wahpeton micropolitan area is a component of the Fargo–Wahpeton, ND-MN Combined statistical area.

Counties

Communities

Incorporated Places

Township Places

Unincorporated places

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186040—
1870295637.5%
18805,5031,765.4%
189015,097174.3%
190025,46768.7%
191028,72212.8%
192031,0748.2%
193030,799−0.9%
194030,9940.6%
195030,432−1.8%
196029,474−3.1%
197027,478−6.8%
198027,6610.7%
199025,664−7.2%
200025,136−2.1%
201022,897−8.9%
202023,0350.6%
2025 (est.)23,019[1]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[2]
1790–1960[3] 1900–1990[4]
1990–2000[5] 2010–2020[6]

Population by decade

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 23,035 people, 9,445 households, _ families residing within the μSA. The population density was 14,680.21 inhabitants per square mile (5,668.1/km2). There were 10,473 housing units at an average density of 6,674.45 per square mile (2,577.0/km2). The racial makeup of the μSA was 90.59% White, 0.86% African American, 2.44% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from some other races and 4.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.41% of the population.[7]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 22,897 people, 9,341 households, _ families residing within the μSA. The population density was _. There were 10,581 housing units at an average density of _. The racial makeup of the μSA was 95.59% White, 0.55% African American, 1.72% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from some other races and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.75% of the population.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 25,136 people, 9,437 households, and 6,353 families residing within the μSA. The population density was _. There were 10,581 housing units at an average density of _. The racial makeup of the μSA was 97.10% White, 0.29% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from some other races and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.93% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $37,096, and the median income for a family was $45,852. Males had a median income of $31,051 versus $20,618 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,606.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2025". Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. 2007. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  4. ↑ Forstall, Richard L. (April 20, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Richland County, North Dakota; Wilkin County, Minnesota". www.census.gov. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  7. ↑ "How many people live in Wahpeton, ND-MN Micro Area". USA Today. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
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