Wahpeton, Iowa facts for kids
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Wahpeton, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Our Home on Millers Bay"
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Location of Wahpeton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 287.98/sq mi (111.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51360
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-81615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462602 |
| Website | City of Wahpeton, Iowa Website |
Wahpeton is a small city located in Dickinson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 345 people lived there. Wahpeton is part of the beautiful Iowa Great Lakes area. This region in northwest Iowa is a popular spot for vacations and fun activities.
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Where is Wahpeton Located?
Wahpeton is found at specific coordinates: 43.371813 degrees North and 95.173814 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.24 square miles (3.21 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.21 square miles (3.13 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Wahpeton?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1940 | 73 | — |
| 1950 | 127 | +74.0% |
| 1960 | 117 | −7.9% |
| 1970 | 149 | +27.4% |
| 1980 | 372 | +149.7% |
| 1990 | 484 | +30.1% |
| 2000 | 462 | −4.5% |
| 2010 | 341 | −26.2% |
| 2020 | 345 | +1.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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This section looks at the number of people living in Wahpeton over the years. It also describes the different groups of people who call Wahpeton home.
Understanding the 2020 Census
The census is like a big count of everyone in the country. In 2020, the census showed that 345 people lived in Wahpeton. These people lived in 177 households. A household is a home where people live, like a family or roommates. Out of these, 122 were families.
The city had about 288 people per square mile (111 people per square kilometer). There were many housing units, about 745 homes in total.
Most people in Wahpeton were White (97.4%). A small number were Asian (1.4%), and 1.2% were from two or more races. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
- About 12.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (59.3%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (23.2%) had a female head of household without a spouse.
- About 13.0% had a male head of household without a spouse.
- Nearly a third (31.1%) of all households were not families.
- About 24.3% of households had just one person living there.
- Many people (12.4%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wahpeton was 62.5 years.
- 11.0% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 3.8% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A large group (44.9%) were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Understanding the 2010 Census
In the 2010 census, 341 people lived in Wahpeton. There were 179 households and 119 families. The population density was about 282 people per square mile (109 people per square kilometer). There were 743 housing units.
Most people were White (98.5%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Asian (0.3%). About 0.6% were from other races. Only 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 8.9% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (64.2%) were married couples.
- About 2.2% had a female householder with no husband.
- About 33.5% were not families.
- Nearly 30% of households had just one person.
- About 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 1.91 people, and the average family had 2.28 people.
The average age in 2010 was 63.1 years.
- 7.9% of residents were under 18.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 8.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64.
- A large group (44.6%) were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Fun Things to Do in Wahpeton
Wahpeton is home to Gull Point State Park, a great place to enjoy nature. The city also has three religiously-based summer camps. These camps offer fun activities and learning experiences for young people. They are:
- Lakeshore Center at Okoboji (the Presbyterian Camp of Okoboji)
- Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
- Camp Okoboji
Learning and Schools
The Okoboji Community School District serves the community of Wahpeton. This school district was formed in 1988 when the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts joined together. Students in Wahpeton attend Okoboji High School, which is located in Milford.
See also
In Spanish: Wahpeton (Iowa) para niños
