Wadena County Summary

Life in Wadena County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wadena County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wadena County:

  • The population in Wadena County is 14,108.

  • The median home value in Wadena County is $200,578.

  • The median income in Wadena County is $54,747.

  • The median rent in Wadena County is $694.

  • The unemployment rate in Wadena County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Wadena County is 11.9%.

  • The average high in Wadena County is 61.0° and there are 59.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wadena County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wadena County

Wadena, MN Population 4,328

Staples, MN Population 2,299

Menahga, MN Population 1,218

Sebeka, MN Population 724

Verndale, MN Population 480

Nimrod, MN Population 75

Aldrich, MN Population 38

Map Of Wadena County

Wadena County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Wadena County is 61.0°.

  • There are 62.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 59.9 inches of rain each year with 14.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:35 hours of sun each day in Wadena County.

StatWadena County
Mean High61.0
Nice Days62.97
Rainfall59.9
Snowfall14.3
Sunny_hours4:35
61.0°
Average High
59.9
Inches of Rain

Wadena County Photos

Staples City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User MayorMetz | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fema      Tornado Damage And Debris In Minnesota
Source: Public Domain

Wadena County Demographics

Population over time in Wadena County

The current population in Wadena County is 14,108. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,009 2.4%
2021 13,681 0.2%
2020 13,654 -

Gender in Wadena County

  • Wadena County is 50.4% female with 7,110 female residents.

  • Wadena County is 49.6% male with 6,998 male residents.

Female
50.4% (7,110)
Male
49.6% (6,998)
Gender Wadena County MN USA
Female 50.4% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wadena County

Wadena County is:

  • 91.6% White with 12,928 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 76 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 71 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 4 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 694 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 311 Hispanic residents.

White
91.6% (12,928)
African American
0.5% (76)
American Indian
0.2% (24)
Asian
0.5% (71)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (4)
Two Or More
4.9% (694)
Hispanic
2.2% (311)

Table: Wadena County By Race

Race Wadena County MN USA
White 91.6% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Wadena County, Minnesota

  • 3.6% of households in Wadena County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Wadena County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Wadena County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Wadena County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Wadena County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Wadena County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Wadena County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Wadena County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Wadena County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Wadena County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (511)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (733)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.8% (1,951)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (1,227)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (1,842)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (2,627)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (2,106)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (2,246)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (546)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (314)
Income Wadena County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.8% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wadena County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Wadena County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wadena County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Wadena County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Wadena County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Wadena County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Wadena County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Wadena County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wadena County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wadena County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (423)
9-12th Grade
5% (705)
High School / GED
35% (4,937)
Some College
23% (3,244)
Associate's Degree
16% (2,257)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (1,975)
Master's Degree
3% (423)
Professional Degree
1% (141)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wadena County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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