Population 21,565 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wabasha County
Household size in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Wabasha County is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.46, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wabasha County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wabasha County: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wabasha County
Renters in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wabasha County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Wabasha County is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota as a whole (8.3%). Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Wabasha County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $737 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $887 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$208 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wabasha County costs $887 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $208 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wabasha County
Bachelor's degrees in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Wabasha County than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wabasha County: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wabasha County
| Period | Wabasha County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wabasha County has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Minnesota counties have lower unemployment: only eight of 87. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wabasha County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasha County | 2.35 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 16.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $887 | 26.9% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Buffalo County | 2.33 | 46.8 | 8.3% | 22.5% | 11.7% | 1967 | $945 | 22.0% | 92.6% | 2.9% |
| Trempealeau County | 2.48 | 39.7 | 8.5% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1977 | $951 | 20.6% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Rice County | 2.55 | 39.3 | 9.7% | 23.7% | 7.6% | 1975 | $1,181 | 32.1% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.7 | 9.5% | 19.9% | 15.3% | 1979 | $827 | 15.8% | 92.1% | 5.2% |
| Le Sueur County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 7.7% | 19.0% | 10.3% | 1974 | $1,047 | 26.3% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| Blue Earth County | 2.43 | 34.1 | 10.6% | 38.6% | 7.3% | 1979 | $1,229 | 34.3% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
| Nicollet County | 2.42 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 1981 | $1,052 | 36.8% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
| Brown County | 2.26 | 43.2 | 7.9% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 1961 | $885 | 25.7% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Waushara County | 2.31 | 50.0 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 24.7% | 1977 | $806 | 17.5% | 89.7% | 4.1% |
| Winnebago County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 8.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,019 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Grenada County, MS · Grayson County, VA · Green Lake County, WI · Greene County, GA · Greene County, IL · Greene County, IN · Greene County, MS · Greene County, NC · Greensville County, VA · Grayson County, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wabasha County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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