Total Population
14,452
Population
Growth Rate
0.30%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
18.900
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Wadena County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
6,005
Total Housing Units
7,224
Owner Occupied
4,295
Renter Occupied
1,710
Vacant
1,219
Median Home Value
$222,279
Average Home Value
$255,912
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.12%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,090 $67,767
Average Household
$77,906 $86,349
Per Capita
$32,569 $36,174
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
751
Total Employed
8,524
Workers 16+
6,283
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
66
Employed
2,558
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
1,464
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
96
Employed
814
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
127
Employed
462
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
36
Employed
426
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
393
Some
High School
436
Graduated
High School
3,284
Associates
Degree
1,851
Bachelor's
Degree
1,520
Graduate
Degree
492
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
4,037
Non-Resident Commuters
2,188
Drive Alone
4,884
Carpooled
576
Public
46
Work At Home
526
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09