Wadena is a city located in Clayton County and Fayette County Iowa. Wadena has a 2024 population of 203. Wadena is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 207 in 2020.
The average household income in Wadena is $58,288 with a poverty rate of 12.38%. The median age in Wadena is 55.1 years: 52.8 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wadena was:
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 99 | 2.13 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.39 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 34 | 2.94 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Male | 9 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Wadena residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
12.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.72%
Male Poverty Rate
20.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wadena is White, with 13.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wadena is Multiple, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.21%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.1%
Born in Wadena
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wadena residents were born in the United States, with 89.1% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 198 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 199 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 200 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 201 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 202 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 203 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 204 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 205 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 205 | -2 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 207 | -32 | -13.39% |
| 2019 | 239 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 240 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 241 | -5 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 246 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 248 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 251 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 254 | -3 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 257 | -6 | -2.28% |
| 2011 | 263 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 262 | 0 | 0% |