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Warba

Minnesota · 181 residents (2025 est.) · 3.226 sq mi
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Warba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,300. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−20%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
+58%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1001241481711951990201020202024Warba
2024146
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,312
+132%since 2000
from $11,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−31%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(98)
Black15.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(20)
Diversity Score63.3%(92)
Diversity Score
63
+1445%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warba, Minnesota?

Warba, Minnesota has about 146 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warba, Minnesota?

The typical household in Warba, Minnesota earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warba, Minnesota expensive?

In Warba, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Warba, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Warba, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warba, Minnesota?

About 27.4% of people in Warba, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warba, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Warba, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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