Total Population
14,454
Population
Growth Rate
0.32%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
18.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Wadena County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,917
Total Housing Units
7,119
Owner Occupied
4,251
Renter Occupied
1,666
Vacant
1,202
Median Home Value
$214,466
Average Home Value
$248,043
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.27%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,400 $67,396
Average Household
$76,876 $82,398
Per Capita
$31,517 $33,568
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
752
Total Employed
8,633
Workers 16+
6,384
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
63
Employed
2,553
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
26
Employed
1,528
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
96
Employed
812
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
128
Employed
446
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
60
Employed
439
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
37
Employed
423
Some
High School
477
Graduated
High School
3,347
Associates
Degree
1,913
Bachelor's
Degree
1,382
Graduate
Degree
456
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
4,047
Non-Resident Commuters
2,269
Drive Alone
4,924
Carpooled
674
Public
22
Work At Home
464
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30