Warba, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 146, Warba'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

Warba is a small community located in Minnesota, within Itasca County. The total population is 146. It ranks as the 741st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warba is 59.7 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warba is $59,688. This is 33% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 195% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 23.2%. This is 472% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $119,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Warba is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warba is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (15.1% vs 7.0%).

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Warba, 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.