The Wahpeton Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeast North Dakota and one in west central Minnesota, anchored by the city of Wahpeton, North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the μSA had a population of 22,897.
The Wahpeton Micropolitan Statistical Area is a component of the Fargo–Wahpeton, ND-MN Combined Statistical Area.
Counties
Communities
- Places with more than 5,000 inhabitants
- Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
- Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
- Places with 100 to 500 inhabitants
- Places with less than 100 inhabitants
Townships
Richland County
Wilkin County
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 40 | — | |
| 1870 | 295 | 637.5% | |
| 1880 | 5,503 | 1,765.4% | |
| 1890 | 15,097 | 174.3% | |
| 1900 | 25,467 | 68.7% | |
| 1910 | 28,722 | 12.8% | |
| 1920 | 31,074 | 8.2% | |
| 1930 | 30,799 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 30,994 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 30,432 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 29,474 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 27,478 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 27,661 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 25,664 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 25,136 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 22,897 | −8.9% | |
| 2011 (est.) | 22,837 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2011 estimate | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,136 people, 9,437 households, and 6,353 families residing within the μSA. 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 other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
