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Wahpeton, ND

Founded 1869Richland CountyElev. 294 m
Population
7,996
Median home
$164,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Wahpeton

Wahpeton is a city in North Dakota with about 7,996 residents. Wahpeton was founded in 1869 and sits in Richland County. The median age is 34.8 and the median household income is $57,417. Homes carry a median value of $164,600, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.5%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,996
Median age
34.8
Median household income
$57,417
Per-capita income
$33,164
Poverty rate
16.6%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg. commute
17.7 min
Work from home
6.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.5%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black1.8%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.4%
Service26.2%
Production, transportation & material moving19%
Sales & office17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,600
Median gross rent
$753/mo
Owner-occupied
48.1%
Median year built
1975
Households
3,338
Avg. household size
1.99

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Wahpeton has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WAHPETON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Circle of NationsMiddleGrades 4–8
WAHPETON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WAHPETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–5
ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Wahpeton275
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% above national
Wahpeton1,996
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wahpeton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wahpeton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Richland County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wahpeton is in Richland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wahpeton was founded in 1869 and sits in Richland County. Elevation ~294 m.

Map of Wahpeton
Wahpeton, ND
Where Wahpeton is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wahpeton HospitalRed River Valley UniversityRichland County CourthouseUS Post Office--WahpetonLeach Public Library
Notable people from Wahpeton
Ryan SmithJerome G. MillerCindy Schreiber-BeckClark WilliamsDavid Richman
People searches in Wahpeton
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Nearby cities
Horace (36 mi)Fargo (42 mi)West Fargo (43 mi)Mapleton (48 mi)Casselton (52 mi)Lisbon (52 mi)

Common questions

Wahpeton — frequently asked

What is the population of Wahpeton, North Dakota?
Wahpeton has a population of about 7,996, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wahpeton?
The median home value in Wahpeton is $164,600, and the median gross rent is $753/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wahpeton safe? What is the crime rate?
Wahpeton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 275 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wahpeton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Richland County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wahpeton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Wahpeton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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