Waubun is a city located in Becker County Minnesota. Waubun has a 2024 population of 396. Waubun is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 406 in 2020.
The average household income in Waubun is $69,585 with a poverty rate of 14.36%. The median age in Waubun is 30.7 years: 30.9 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waubun was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 154 | 38.99% |
| White | 134 | 33.92% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 26.33% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 149 | 2.65 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.13 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 56 | 3.59 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 18 | 3.56 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 11 | 5.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 11.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 72 | 31.3% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 96 | 27 |
| Native American | 70 | 65 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 45 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $73,125 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $64,375 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $34,063 | $40,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,250 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,346 | $41,250 | $41,389 |
| Some College | $41,667 | $43,125 | $40,417 |
$41,346
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$41,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Waubun residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 135 | 23 | 17.04% |
| Multiple | 97 | 18 | 18.56% |
| White | 134 | 12 | 8.96% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.03%
Male Poverty Rate
13.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waubun is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waubun is White, with 8.96% 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 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Some College | 21.88% |
| High School | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Female Employed | 5.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,688 | $92,554 |
| Households | $57,188 | $69,585 |
| Married Families | $115,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $35,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 12.96% |
| Native American | 9 | 10.47% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
84.81%
Born in Waubun
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.49% of Waubun residents were born in the United States, with 84.81% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 385 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 387 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 389 | -3 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 392 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 394 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 399 | -4 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 403 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 408 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 406 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 406 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 402 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 407 | 7 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 400 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 399 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 404 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 402 | -3 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 405 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 404 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 402 | 0 | 0% |