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Wadena County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Wadena

Wadena County's estimated 2025 population is 14,251 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wadena County is the 57th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 13,816 and has seen a growth of 3.15% since that time.

14,251
Total Population
27
Population Density (mi²)
57
Population Rank (State)
5 0.04%
Annual Population Growth

Wadena County Population

Wadena County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wadena County includes 91.29% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,90491.29%
Two or more races1,0037.1%
Black or African American1020.72%
Asian670.47%
Native American450.32%
Other race140.1%

Wadena County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wadena County's average per capita income is $40,664. Household income levels show a median of $56,882. The poverty rate stands at 11.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,051-
Families$78,803$88,445
Households$56,882$72,882
Non Families$33,681$41,442

$40,664

Average Income

$56,882

Median Household Income

11.38%

Poverty Rate