Wabasha County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 21,565 #1,790 / 3,222
44th
Median Household Income $82,007 +9.1% #506 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 45.2 years +16.2% #718 / 3,222
78th
Median Home Value $264,400 -6.2% #820 / 3,222
75th
Median Gross Rent $830 -28.6% #1,893 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -43.9% #223 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Wabasha County has a population of 21,565, making it the #1,790 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Wabasha County is $82,007, ranking #506 out of 3,222 counties — 9.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$82,007 +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #506 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,686 +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #500 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #223 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −58.4% vs nat'l
Rank #342 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5% −21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,050 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.6 min −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,567 of 3,222
51th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Wabasha County is $264,400 (-6.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.3%.

Median Home Value
$264,400 −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #820 of 3,222
75th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$830 −28.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,893 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.3% +29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #228 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.3% Homeownership

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Health

96.2% of residents in Wabasha County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #213 of 3,222
93th percentile

About Wabasha County, Minnesota

Wabasha County, Minnesota has a total population of 21,565, making it the 1,790th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wabasha County is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Wabasha County is $82,007, which ranks #506 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Wabasha County is $264,400, 6.2% below the national median. Renters in Wabasha County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Wabasha County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.

Wabasha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).

All data for Wabasha County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.