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Wabasso

Minnesota · 696 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Wabasso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,900. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
696
+8%since 2000
from 643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556196837478111990201020202024Wabasso
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,545
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,231
+6%since 2000
from $20,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+27%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(662)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(21)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score10.7%(74)
Diversity Score
11
+2629%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasso, Minnesota?

Wabasso, Minnesota has about 696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasso, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wabasso, Minnesota earns about $44,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabasso, Minnesota expensive?

In Wabasso, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Wabasso, Minnesota?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wabasso, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabasso, Minnesota?

About 4.0% of people in Wabasso, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabasso, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabasso, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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