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Wabasso

Minnesota · 739 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Wabasso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
739
+15%since 2000
from 643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556196837478111990201020202024Wabasso
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,381
+42%since 2000
from $20,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(689)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other3.5%(26)
Diversity Score16.7%(123)
Diversity Score
17
+4174%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasso, Minnesota?

Wabasso, Minnesota has about 739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasso, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wabasso, Minnesota earns about $51,125 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Wabasso, Minnesota?

About 21.8% 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 9.6% 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 56 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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