Wabasha County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Wabasha County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wabasha County, Minnesota has a population of 21,565, the 46th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $82,007 and the median home value is $264,400. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wabasha County Quick Facts

Population 21,565

Median Household Income $82,007

Median Home Value $264,400

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 45.2 years

Homeownership Rate 83.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 8

Population 21,565 46th of 87

Median Income $82,007 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment 2.2%

How Wabasha County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,519	21,565	+0.2%
Median household income	$80,133	$82,007	+2.3%
Median home value	$245,800	$264,400	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Wabasha

$82,007

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wabasha

$264,400

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 40.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

12.2%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

9.3%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.3%

Renter 16.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $830/mo 12.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

16.4%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

28.4%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wabasha County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plainview	3,500	$82,926	5.9%	$245,300
Wabasha	2,587	$64,514	10.2%	$262,300
Elgin	1,116	$92,083	7.6%	$232,200
Mazeppa	1,004	$92,061	10.8%	$242,900
Kellogg	513	$69,792	6.2%	$172,800
Millville	247	$94,063	3.2%	$159,400
Zumbro Falls	157	$93,542	2.5%	$263,300
Hammond	134	$58,438	10.4%	$146,900

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Population Overview

Wabasha County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 21,565. It is the 46th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabasha County is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabasha County is $82,007. This is 8% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $264,400. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabasha County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wabasha County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wabasha County, Minnesota?

Wabasha County has a population of 21,565, 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 $82,007 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.

How many cities are in Wabasha County, Minnesota?

Wabasha County contains 8 Census-designated places.