Statistics for Wadena County
Latest official figures for Wadena County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 14,388 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 40 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 186 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 241 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.94 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 16.77 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 6.1 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.1 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 61,467 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 744.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.1 % | 2024 |