City · Minnesota
Wabasso, Minnesota
Wabasso, city, in Redwood County, Minnesota. Wabasso had 750 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 739 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 603 (±89). GEOID 2767396.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
750
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 739 · ACS 2020-2024: 603 ±89
Median household income
$63,750
±$8,634 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$109,600
±$14,971 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$637
±$51 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Wabasso and what county is it in?
Wabasso is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 869 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 Wabasso, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 750 people lived in Wabasso on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 739 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 603 (±89).
| Measure | Wabasso | Redwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 603 ±89 | 15,350 | −162 |
| Households | 250 ±45 | 6,293 | −59 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.19 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 270 ±47 | 7,110 | −63 |
Wabasso's population since 2000
From 643 in 2000 to 750 in 2025: up 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wabasso 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 Wabasso?
The median resident of Wabasso is 45.5 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Wabasso | Redwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 ±11.5 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±5.0 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7% ±6.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±4.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2% ±2.8 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±5.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±4.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4% ±2.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±6.4 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±3.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±9.0 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Wabasso earn?
Half of Wabasso's 250 households earn less than $63,750 a year (±$8,634), against $67,866 in Redwood County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $63,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wabasso | Redwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,750 ±$8,634 | $67,866 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,048 ±$8,580 | $84,682 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,500 ±$3,458 | $34,812 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±2.9 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±6.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±3.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.6% ±8.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
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 Wabasso?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Wabasso's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 by its owner (±$14,971). The median renter pays $637 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wabasso | Redwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,600 ±$14,971 | $158,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $637 ±$51 | $757 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0% ±14.9 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,105 ±$77 | $1,318 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4% ±7.1 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6% ±7.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 270 ±47 | 7,110 | −63 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±4.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±14.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.6% ±9.8 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1% ±4.3 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 Wabasso building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Wabasso 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 Wabasso work and get to work?
69.6% of Wabasso's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes.
| Measure | Wabasso | Redwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±7.5 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.6% ±7.9 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 13.5% ±7.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±2.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±4.2 | 17.6 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 Wabasso?
No census tract lies mostly in Wabasso; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7504Redwood County | 2,791 | $74,960 |
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 Wabasso) · Census block assignment files
How does Wabasso compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wabasso is the 11,507th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 405th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Wabasso 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 | 405th | 855 |
Wabasso's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Wabasso 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 Wabasso?
18 of the 57 figures for Wabasso 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 Wabasso 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 Wabasso.