Wanda, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 104, Wanda's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wanda is a small community located in Minnesota, within Redwood County. The total population is 104. It ranks as the 790th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wanda is 53.8 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.4% 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 Wanda is $82,083. 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 14.4%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wanda, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $164,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Wanda is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Wanda was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 98.9%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wanda, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.