Wadena County, Minnesota

Total Population: 14,135

County Seat: Wadena

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Median Home Value

$170,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,882

Across all households

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.7%
Two or More Races5.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

26.0%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,882

Mean Household Income

$72,882

Per Capita Income

$30,037

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$170,500

Median Rent

$706/mo

Total Housing Units

6,990

Owner-Occupied

72.5%

Renter-Occupied

27.5%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

84.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27159.