Wahpeton
City in Richland County, North Dakota
Wahpeton is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, with 8,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 965 ft (294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Breckenridge, 1.4 miles E.
- 8,007residents (2020 Census)
- 965 ftelevation · 294 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 13.9 km²
- 1,495 / sq mipopulation density
- 58076ZIP code
About Wahpeton
Wahpeton ( WAH-pit-ən) is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, North Dakota, United States. Along the Bois de Sioux River at its confluence with the Otter Tail River, which forms the Red River of the North. The population was 8,007 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 8,141 in 2025, making it the 10th most populous city in North Dakota.
The North Dakota State College of Science is in Wahpeton. The local newspaper is the Wahpeton Daily News. Wahpeton is also home to the Chahinkapa Zoo, the first zoo built in North Dakota.
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Living in Wahpeton
- Median household income
- $62,750
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Median rent
- $751/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Wahpeton had 8,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,495 per sq mi (577 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wahpeton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.36 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2721° N, 96.6122° W |
| ZIP code | 58076 |
| Official website | wahpeton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3882660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wahpeton
- Breckenridge, MN1.4 mi E
- Dwight6.5 mi W
- Doran, MN8.5 mi SE
- Kent, MN11.9 mi N
- Great Bend12.1 mi SW
- Mooreton12.6 mi W
- Abercrombie13.3 mi NW
- Foxhome, MN14.3 mi E
- Fairmount15.0 mi S
- Campbell, MN15.6 mi SE
- Barney18.5 mi W
- Colfax18.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wahpeton
What county is Wahpeton in?
Wahpeton is in Richland County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Wahpeton, ND?
8,007 people lived in Wahpeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wahpeton, ND?
The ZIP code of Wahpeton is 58076.
What is the elevation of Wahpeton?
965 feet (294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wahpeton?
Breckenridge (1.4 mi), Dwight (6.5 mi), Doran (8.5 mi), Kent (11.9 mi), Great Bend (12.1 mi).
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