Wadena County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wadena County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27159
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 536.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.95 sq mi
- Total Area
- 543.30 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.586986
- Longitude
- -94.988608
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,205
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,483
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,866 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 2.3% |
| White | 13,302 | 93.6% |
| Black | 229 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,235 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 2.4% |
| White | 9,870 | 94.2% |
| Black | 146 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,256
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,466
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,737
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,328 | 86.5% |
| Black | 243 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,183
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,385 | 29.1% |
| Republican | 2,960 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,838 | 34.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,906 | 47.7% |
| Female | 4,252 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,643 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,903
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 72.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,813 | 72.5% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 47.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 44.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,846 | 72.9% |
| Female | 3,041 | 71.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,109 (32.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,886 (19.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,021
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $188,019
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $760
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.