Wales, North Dakota
Wales: City in North Dakota
About
Wales is a city located in the county of Cavalier in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 31 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30 inhabitants.
The city was created 127 years ago in 1896.
Quick Facts about Wales
| Population : | 30 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Cavalier County |
| Postal code : | 58281 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 0.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,568 feet / 478 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1897 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:25:03 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wales is located at 48°53'45"N 98°36'9"W (48.8958400, -98.6026200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wales decreased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30 | -3.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30 | -3.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,966 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,936 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,206 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 67.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 426 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
Wales zip code is 58281.
County name: Cavalier, County
fips: 38019
Rush Lake, Wales
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $404,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,517 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,175 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,578 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,255 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,272 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 417,457 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 283,746 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,283 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,181 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,325 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,233 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,689 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,906 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,019.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.74 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wales, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL | Devils Lake | Railroad Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| RUG | Rugby station | 201 West Dewey Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wales
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Post Office | Langdon (ND) | 58249 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Wales , Wisconsin village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,651 people.
- Wales , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,862 people.
- Wales , Utah town Sanpete County, Utah, United States with a population of 380 people.
- Wales , Alaska city in Alaska, USA with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Cavalier County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cavalier County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 192 | City in Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA |
| Union | 182 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States |
| Langdon | 79 | City in North Dakota |
| Milton | 58 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Dresden | 43 | Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Mount Carmel | 37 | Township in Cavalier County, North Dakota |
| Osnabrock | 37 | Township in Cavalier County, North Dakota |
| Vang | 36 | Township in Ward County, North Dakota |
| Easby | 35 | Township in Cavalier County, North Dakota |
| Alsen | 32 | City in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nekoma | 24 | Township in Cavalier County, North Dakota |
| Calio | 20 | City in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States |
| Calvin | 18 | City in North Dakota, the United States |
| Loma | 15 | Human settlement in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hannah | 15 | Human settlement in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States of America |
