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Wabasha County

Minnesota · 21,387 residents · 522.922 sq mi
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Wabasha County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,387
−1%since 2000
from 21,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,906
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,527
+81%since 2000
from $19,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(20,968)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(364)
Asian0.4%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(1,259)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(19,921)
Black0.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(708)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other1.4%(293)
Diversity Score13.8%(2,957)
Segregation Score26.9%(5,749)
Diversity Score
14
+137%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

Wabasha County, Minnesota has about 21,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wabasha County, Minnesota earns about $67,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabasha County, Minnesota expensive?

In Wabasha County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wabasha County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of people in Wabasha County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabasha County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabasha County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,643 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4904Census Tract 4903Census Tract 4906Census Tract 4905Census Tract 4902Census Tract 4901
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 55041ZIP 55964ZIP 55981ZIP 55956ZIP 55991ZIP 55945ZIP 55957ZIP 55968
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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