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Wadena County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Wadena County has 14,388 residents, up 1.9% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 453 households moved in and 491 moved out (-38 net), while a net $1.7M of income left. Median household income is $61,467, the median home $173,000 and median rent $746 a month.
In Minnesota: 30th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 52nd of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 83rd of 87 counties for median household income · 65th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wadena County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Todd County, MN | 65 | $2.7M |
| Otter Tail County, MN | 64 | $2.9M |
| Hubbard County, MN | 35 | $1.3M |
| Becker County, MN | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wadena County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County, MN | 89 | $5.4M |
| Todd County, MN | 55 | $2.5M |
| Hubbard County, MN | 35 | $1.5M |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 31 | $1.1M |
| Becker County, MN | 28 | $1.3M |
| Cass County, ND | 20 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.