Wadena
City in Wadena County, Minnesota
Wadena is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, with 4,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,352 ft (412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bluffton, 5.3 miles W.
- 4,325residents (2020 Census)
- 1,352 ftelevation · 412 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 782 / sq mipopulation density
- 56482ZIP code
About Wadena
Wadena ( wə-DEEN-ə) is a city in Otter Tail and Wadena counties in the state of Minnesota. It is about one hundred sixty miles northwest of the Minneapolis – Saint Paul metro area. The population was 4,325 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wadena County.
Wadena is an agricultural community and serves as a region hub for the Tri county area. Wadena is located at the crossroads of Highway 10 and Highway 71.
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Living in Wadena
- Median household income
- $56,080
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median rent
- $684/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Wadena had 4,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 782 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wadena at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wadena County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4472° N, 95.1267° W |
| ZIP code | 56482 |
| Official website | wadena.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2767504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wadena
- Bluffton5.3 mi W
- Verndale6.5 mi SE
- Hewitt8.7 mi S
- Deer Creek10.1 mi SW
- Aldrich10.2 mi SE
- Sebeka12.7 mi N
- New York Mills12.7 mi NW
- Bertha12.8 mi S
- Staples15.7 mi E
- Henning17.2 mi SW
- Nimrod17.4 mi NE
- Eagle Bend20.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wadena
What county is Wadena in?
Wadena is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Wadena, MN?
4,325 people lived in Wadena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wadena, MN?
The ZIP code of Wadena is 56482.
What is the elevation of Wadena?
1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wadena?
Bluffton (5.3 mi), Verndale (6.5 mi), Hewitt (8.7 mi), Deer Creek (10.1 mi), Aldrich (10.2 mi).
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