City · Minnesota
Sebeka, Minnesota
Sebeka, city, in Wadena County, Minnesota. Sebeka had 751 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 741 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 725 (±129). GEOID 2759152.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
751
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 741 · ACS 2020-2024: 725 ±129
Median household income
$39,000
±$7,377 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$84,300
±$10,721 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$688
±$148 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Sebeka and what county is it in?
Sebeka is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 300 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sebeka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 751 people lived in Sebeka on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 741 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 725 (±129).
| Measure | Sebeka | Wadena County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 725 ±129 | 14,256 | no clear change |
| Households | 370 ±67 | 6,081 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.21 | 2.28 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 414 ±66 | 7,021 | no clear change |
Sebeka's population since 2000
From 710 in 2000 to 751 in 2025: up 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sebeka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sebeka?
The median resident of Sebeka is 42.5 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.6%.
| Measure | Sebeka | Wadena County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±6.3 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±6.2 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±5.6 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±5.5 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±5.7 pts | 86.1% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±5.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±4.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±4.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±4.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±4.8 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9% ±7.1 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.6% ±6.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sebeka earn?
Half of Sebeka's 370 households earn less than $39,000 a year (±$7,377), against $61,467 in Wadena County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,031 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,031 after inflation. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sebeka | Wadena County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,000 ±$7,377 | $61,467 | −$19,031 |
| Mean household income | $52,746 ±$5,990 | $77,288 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,291 ±$3,103 | $32,541 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6% ±8.1 pts | 12.5% | +10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.1% ±19.3 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±6.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±3.4 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8% ±7.1 pts | 84.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sebeka?
Owners occupy 58.6% of Sebeka's occupied homes and renters 41.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $84,300 by its owner (±$10,721). The median renter pays $688 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sebeka | Wadena County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $84,300 ±$10,721 | $173,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $688 ±$148 | $746 | −$177 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3% ±16.5 pts | 26.2% | +20.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,029 ±$98 | $1,223 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.6% ±9.1 pts | 73.6% | −15.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.4% ±9.1 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Housing units | 414 ±66 | 7,021 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±6.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±8.1 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±4.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.4% ±8.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±5.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sebeka building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Sebeka in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sebeka work and get to work?
71.5% of Sebeka's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Sebeka | Wadena County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±6.9 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±5.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±8.9 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.3% ±9.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±4.1 | 21.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sebeka?
No census tract lies mostly in Sebeka; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4802Wadena County | 5,524 | $64,048 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sebeka) · Census block assignment files
How does Sebeka compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sebeka is the 11,500th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 404th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Sebeka is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 404th | 855 |
Sebeka's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Sebeka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sebeka?
20 of the 57 figures for Sebeka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sebeka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sebeka.