Wadena County, MN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,882
Per Capita Income
$30,037
Poverty Rate
11.4%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.412
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.4%
$25K–$50K21.8%
$50K–$75K19.0%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K16.4%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+3.1%
The median household income in Wadena County, MN is $56,882 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,037. 11.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.412 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).