Wadena is a city located in Wadena County Minnesota. Wadena has a 2024 population of 4,327. It is also the county seat of Wadena County. Wadena is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,343 in 2020.
The average household income in Wadena is $57,955 with a poverty rate of 14.51%. The median age in Wadena is 36.5 years: 39.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wadena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,948 | 90.53% |
| Two or more races | 373 | 8.55% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,010 | 2.09 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 800 | 1.24 | 23 | 77 |
| Married | 701 | 2.98 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 260 | 1.94 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Female | 249 | 2.47 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 215 | 7.44% |
| Associates Degree | 622 | 21.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,001 | 34.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 560 | 19.38% |
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 | 2,570 | 2,241 | 365 |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 279 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 14.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,477 | $45,966 | $50,489 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,037 | $40,733 | $27,106 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,107 | $36,013 | $21,454 |
| Overall | $33,307 | $36,831 | $25,118 |
| Some College | $27,028 | $34,304 | $21,614 |
$33,307
Average Earnings
$36,831
Average Male
$25,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Wadena residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,851 | 615 | 15.97% |
| Native | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
14.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.61%
Male Poverty Rate
17.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wadena is White, with 15.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wadena is Native, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.69% |
| High School | 10.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.75% |
| Female Employed | 12.88% |
| Male Employed | 6.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,439 | $70,325 |
| Households | $45,850 | $57,955 |
| Married Families | $87,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,647 | $36,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
231
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 5.76% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 16.91% |
| Native American | 6 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
75.6%
Born in Wadena
96.17%
Native Born
3.83%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
96.17% of Wadena residents were born in the United States, with 75.6% having been born in Minnesota. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,307 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 4,311 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 4,315 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 4,319 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 4,323 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 4,327 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 4,331 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 4,341 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 4,336 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 4,343 | 247 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 4,096 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 4,079 | 16 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 4,063 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 4,052 | -41 | -1% |
| 2015 | 4,093 | 58 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 4,035 | -30 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 4,065 | 33 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 4,032 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 4,047 | -25 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 4,072 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,294 | 163 | 3.95% |
| 1990 | 4,131 | -568 | -12.09% |
| 1980 | 4,699 | 59 | 1.27% |
| 1970 | 4,640 | 259 | 5.91% |
| 1960 | 4,381 | 423 | 10.69% |
| 1950 | 3,958 | 1,042 | 35.73% |
| 1940 | 2,916 | 404 | 16.08% |
| 1930 | 2,512 | -1,795 | -41.68% |