Wahpeton micropolitan area
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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
.
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.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeast North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
and one in west central Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, anchored by the city of Wahpeton, North Dakota
Wahpeton, North Dakota
The first European explorer in the area was Jonathan Carver in 1767. He explored and mapped the Northwest at the request of Major Robert Rogers, commander of Fort Michilimackinac, the British fort at Mackinaw City, Michigan, which protected the passage between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron...
. As of the 2010 census, the μSA had a population of 22,897.
The Wahpeton Micropolitan Statistical Area is a component of the Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
–Wahpeton, ND-MN Combined Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area
The United States Office of Management and Budget defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas consist of one or more counties...
.
Communities
- Places with more than 5,000 inhabitants
- Wahpeton, North DakotaWahpeton, North DakotaThe first European explorer in the area was Jonathan Carver in 1767. He explored and mapped the Northwest at the request of Major Robert Rogers, commander of Fort Michilimackinac, the British fort at Mackinaw City, Michigan, which protected the passage between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron...
- Wahpeton, North Dakota
- Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
- Breckenridge, MinnesotaBreckenridge, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,559 people, 1,438 households, and 911 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,516.4 people per square mile . There were 1,582 housing units at an average density of 674.0 per square mile...
- Breckenridge, Minnesota
- Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
- Hankinson, North DakotaHankinson, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,058 people, 454 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 756.5 people per square mile . There were 524 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile...
- Lidgerwood, North DakotaLidgerwood, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 738 people, 345 households, and 207 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,122.4 people per square mile . There were 404 housing units at an average density of 614.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 1.76%...
- Wyndmere, North DakotaWyndmere, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 214 households, and 144 families residing in the city. The population density was 608.7 people per square mile . There were 247 housing units at an average density of 282.1 per square mile...
- Hankinson, North Dakota
- Places with 100 to 500 inhabitants
- Abercrombie, North DakotaAbercrombie, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 296 people, 118 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 482.6 people per square mile . There were 138 housing units at an average density of 225.0 per square mile...
- Campbell, MinnesotaCampbell, MinnesotaCampbell is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Christine, North DakotaChristine, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 60 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 846.1 people per square mile . There were 61 housing units at an average density of 337.4 per square mile...
- Colfax, North DakotaColfax, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 40 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 102.5 people per square mile . There were 44 housing units at an average density of 49.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White...
- Fairmount, North DakotaFairmount, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 406 people, 174 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,234.2 people per square mile . There were 202 housing units at an average density of 614.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 95.07% White, 2.46%...
- Foxhome, MinnesotaFoxhome, MinnesotaFoxhome is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Great Bend, North DakotaGreat Bend, North DakotaAs of the 2000 Census, there were 118 people, 40 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 207.6 people per square mile . There were 42 housing units at an average density of 73.9 per square mile...
- Mooreton, North DakotaMooreton, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 204 people, 92 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 769.7 people per square mile . There were 95 housing units at an average density of 358.5 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White and 1.96%...
- Rothsay, MinnesotaRothsay, MinnesotaRothsay is a city in Otter Tail and Wilkin counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 493 at the 2010 census. One of Rothsay's major tourist attractions is the large prairie chicken statue near the northwest outskirts of the town....
- Walcott, North DakotaWalcott, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 189 people, 78 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 184.7 people per square mile . There were 89 housing units at an average density of 87.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White, and 0.53% from...
- Wolverton, MinnesotaWolverton, MinnesotaWolverton is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 142 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Abercrombie, North Dakota
- Places with less than 100 inhabitants
- Barney, North DakotaBarney, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 432.5 people per square mile . There were 28 housing units at an average density of 175.5 per square mile...
- Doran, MinnesotaDoran, MinnesotaDoran is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 55 at the 2010 census. The community is named after local farmer,Doran Einav. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Dwight, North DakotaDwight, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 75 people, 33 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 377.7 people per square mile . There were 36 housing units at an average density of 181.3 per square mile...
- Kent, MinnesotaKent, MinnesotaKent is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 81 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Mantador, North DakotaMantador, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 31 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 501.5 people per square mile . There were 37 housing units at an average density of 261.4 per square mile...
- Nashua, MinnesotaNashua, MinnesotaNashua is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Tenney, MinnesotaTenney, MinnesotaTenney is a former city, now an unincorporated community, in section 28 of Campbell Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. A post office was established there in 1887, and Tenney was incorporated as a city on November 30, 1901. The population was five at the 2010 census, making the...
- Barney, North Dakota
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $16,606.