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Wabasha County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Wabasha County, Minnesota has a population of 21,519, the 46th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $80,133 and the median home value is $245,800. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Wabasha County Quick Facts

Population 21,519
Median Household Income $80,133
Median Home Value $245,800
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Median Age 44.8 years
Homeownership Rate 81.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.6%
High School Graduation 94.9%
Cities/Places 10
Population 21,519 46th of 87
Median Income $80,133 8% lower state
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment 2.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
65.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Wabasha County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lake City city5,021$76,1256.5%$234,100
Plainview city3,501$69,80014.9%$230,600
Wabasha city2,569$62,0169.8%$212,800
Elgin city1,147$87,0006.5%$218,200
Mazeppa city948$88,92912.7%$231,200
Kellogg city438$68,4385.9%$166,800
Millville city267$90,9383.0%$144,300
Bellechester city234$59,37512.6%$194,400
Zumbro Falls city176$91,4581.1%$246,400
Hammond city125$50,0009.6%$139,600

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Population Overview

Wabasha County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 21,519. It is the 46th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabasha County is 44.8 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabasha County is $80,133. This is 8% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $245,800. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabasha County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wabasha County, Minnesota?

Wabasha County has a population of 21,519, making it the 46th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Wabasha County?

The median household income in Wabasha County is $80,133 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

Wabasha County contains 10 Census-designated places.