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Wabasha

Minnesota · 2,559 residents · 8.191 sq mi
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Wabasha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,000. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,559
−2%since 2000
from 2,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+28%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wabasha
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,996
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,291 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,074
+77%since 2000
from $20,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,539)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,365)
Black1.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(66)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1.9%(49)
Diversity Score15.2%(389)
Diversity Score
15
+425%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasha, Minnesota?

Wabasha, Minnesota has about 2,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasha, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wabasha, Minnesota earns about $53,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabasha, Minnesota expensive?

In Wabasha, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $171,000, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Wabasha, Minnesota?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wabasha, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabasha, Minnesota?

About 10.6% of people in Wabasha, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabasha, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabasha, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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