Wadena County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,256 | — | #2,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,467 | -18.2% | #1,935 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | -38.6% | #1,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $746 | -35.9% | #2,495 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.0% | #1,394 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wadena County has a population of 14,256, making it the #2,207 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wadena County is $61,467, ranking #1,935 out of 3,222 counties — 18.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Wadena County is $173,000 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $746/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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94.5% of residents in Wadena County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Wadena County, Minnesota
Wadena County, Minnesota has a total population of 14,256, making it the 2,207th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wadena County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wadena County is $61,467, which ranks #1,935 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Wadena County is $173,000, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Wadena County pay a median gross rent of $746 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wadena County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Wadena County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (9.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Wadena 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.