Wadena County's estimated 2026 population is 14,421 with a growth rate of 0.23% 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 4.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 10,534 adults, (2,881 of whom are seniors) in Wadena County.
Female: 7,130 (50%)
Male: 7,126 (50%)
The racial composition of Wadena County includes 86.48% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,328 | 86.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,574 | 11.04% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.21% |
Wadena County's average per capita income is $43,021. Household income levels show a median of $61,467. The poverty rate stands at 12.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,439 | - |
| Families | $84,103 | $95,040 |
| Households | $61,467 | $77,288 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $44,927 |
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