Wishek, ND Demographics

A map of Wishek's Population by Race

Wishek, North Dakota had a population of 864 in 2020. It was 89.5% White, 0.3% Black, 1.5% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wishek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is the 68th 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).

Wishek's White Population

773 residents of Wishek identify as White, or 89.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wishek slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is ranked #256 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is less White than neighboring Lehr (96.3% White), Venturia (95.2% White), Ashley (95.9% White), Napoleon (94.3% White), and Zeeland (95.1% White).

Wishek's Black Population

3 residents of Wishek identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wishek roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is ranked #123 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is more Black than neighboring Lehr (0% Black), Venturia (0% Black), Napoleon (0.1% Black), and Zeeland (0% Black).

Wishek's Asian Population

13 residents of Wishek identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wishek roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is more Asian than neighboring Lehr (1.2% Asian), Venturia (0% Asian), Ashley (0.5% Asian), Napoleon (0% Asian), and Zeeland (1.2% Asian).

Wishek's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Wishek identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wishek roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is ranked #100 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is more Hispanic than neighboring Lehr (1.2% Hispanic), Venturia (0% Hispanic), Ashley (0.3% Hispanic), Napoleon (1.6% Hispanic), and Zeeland (0% Hispanic).

Wishek's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Wishek identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wishek 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, Wishek is ranked #160 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lehr (0% Native American/Other), Venturia (0% Native American/Other), Ashley (0% Native American/Other), Napoleon (0.9% Native American/Other), and Zeeland (0% Native American/Other).

Wishek's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Wishek identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wishek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Wishek is ranked #222 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wishek is more Multiracial than neighboring Lehr (1.2% Multiracial). Wishek is less Multiracial than neighboring Venturia (4.8% Multiracial), Napoleon (3.1% Multiracial), and Zeeland (3.7% Multiracial).

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