Wadena County's estimated 2025 population is 14,581 with a growth rate of 1% 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 5.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (91.29%)
Two or more races (7.1%)
Black or African American (0.72%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native American (0.32%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,904 | 91.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,003 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,051 | - |
| Families | $78,803 | $88,445 |
| Households | $56,882 | $72,882 |
| Non Families | $33,681 | $41,442 |
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