Wahpeton, ND Demographics

A map of Wahpeton's Population by Race

Wahpeton, North Dakota had a population of 8,007 in 2020. It was 84.2% White, 1.6% Black, 1.3% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wahpeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wahpeton's White Population

6,743 residents of Wahpeton identify as White, or 84.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #320 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is less White than neighboring Breckenridge (88.5% White), Dwight (90% White), Doran (91.7% White), Kent (95.4% White), and Abercrombie (94.7% White).

Wahpeton's Black Population

131 residents of Wahpeton identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is more Black than neighboring Breckenridge (0.9% Black), Dwight (0% Black), Doran (0% Black), Kent (0% Black), and Abercrombie (0% Black).

Wahpeton's Asian Population

102 residents of Wahpeton identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is more Asian than neighboring Breckenridge (0.2% Asian), Dwight (0% Asian), Doran (0% Asian), Kent (0% Asian), and Abercrombie (0% Asian).

Wahpeton's Hispanic Population

382 residents of Wahpeton identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Breckenridge (4% Hispanic), Doran (2.8% Hispanic), Kent (1.5% Hispanic), and Abercrombie (0.4% Hispanic). Wahpeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Dwight (6.3% Hispanic).

Wahpeton's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Wahpeton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #60 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Breckenridge (2% Native American/Other), Dwight (0% Native American/Other), Doran (2.8% Native American/Other), Kent (0% Native American/Other), and Abercrombie (2.9% Native American/Other).

Wahpeton's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Wahpeton identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wahpeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wahpeton is ranked #151 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wahpeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dwight (3.8% Multiracial), Doran (2.8% Multiracial), Kent (3.1% Multiracial), and Abercrombie (2% Multiracial). Wahpeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Breckenridge (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.