Economy & Jobs — Wadena, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,080 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,876 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,360 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Retail | 9.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
| Insurance Agencies | 49 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 15 |
| Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
