Wildrose, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 260, Wildrose's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wildrose is a small community located in North Dakota, within Williams County. The total population is 260. It ranks as the 153rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wildrose is 33.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 40.8% of the population under 18, Wildrose has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wildrose is $95,536. This is 25% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $113,800. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Wildrose is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Wildrose was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.6% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wildrose, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.