Wadena Population

2010–2026

202

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wadena. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026202-20.98%
2025204+31.49%
2024201-10.50%
2023202-31.46%
202220500.00%
2021205-20.97%
2020207-3213.39%
2019239-10.42%
2018240-10.41%
2017241-52.03%

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Wadena Demographics

53.6median age

Median age

Female58.5 yrs
Male53.3 yrs

Adults

156
60 seniors · 38%96 other adults

Sex

Female 44.6% · 79Male 55.4% · 98

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wadena Income

$38,750median household income

Median household income

$38,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,208

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wadena Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%31%39%
Never married31%34%26%
Divorced25%30%19%
Widowed9%6%13%
Separated1%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201