Minnesota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,256 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,467 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,541 |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,021 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,474 (63.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,607 (22.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 940 (13.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,081 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 3,752 (61.7%) |
The table below compares Wadena County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 59 | 34th |
| Population Density | # 47 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 84 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 86 | 2nd |
| Diversity Index | # 39 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
