U.S. County · Profile

Wadena County

14.2KTotal Population
27Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.72%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wadena County has a population of 14,241 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wadena County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.1%13,116
Two or More Races6.0%854
Hispanic or Latino2.2%313
Black or African American0.5%71
Asian0.5%71
Some Other Race0.5%71
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%43
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wadena County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$54,747
26.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,011
26.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.9%
3.5% above national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$54,747Median Household Income
$28,011Per Capita Income
11.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,747$68,445
Families$75,333$84,239
Married-couple Families$75,333$84,373
Nonfamily Households$30,652$33,104

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wadena County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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