Wadena County, Minnesota
Total Population: 14,135
County Seat: Wadena
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.