Census tract · Wadena County
Census Tract 4802, Wadena County, Minnesota
Census Tract 4802, GEOID 27159480200, in Wadena County, Minnesota, partly within Thomastown Township, Aldrich Township, Sebeka, Wing River Township, Verndale, Lyons Township, Wadena County, Bullard Township, Rockwood Township, Wadena County, Leaf River Township, North Germany Township, Staples, Aldrich, Red Eye Township, Orton Township, Wadena Township, Wadena and Nimrod. 5,524 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±316); the 2020 Census counted 5,468.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,524
±316 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,468
Median household income
$64,048
±$4,086 (90% margin)
Wadena County: $61,467
Median home value
$205,000
±$10,000 (90% margin)
Wadena County: $173,000
Median gross rent
$812
±$47 (90% margin)
Wadena County: $746
Where is Census Tract 4802?
Census Tract 4802 is one of 3 census tracts in Wadena County, Minnesota. It covers 292.41 square miles of land, 19 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27159480200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Thomastown Township | 16% |
| Aldrich Township | 13% |
| Sebeka | 11% |
| Wing River Township | 10% |
| Verndale | 8% |
| Lyons Township, Wadena County | 7% |
| Bullard Township | 6% |
| Rockwood Township, Wadena County | 6% |
| Leaf River Township | 6% |
| North Germany Township | 5% |
| Staples | 4% |
| Aldrich | 4% |
| Red Eye Township | 1% |
| Orton Township | 1% |
| Wadena Township | 1% |
| Wadena | 1% |
| Nimrod | 0% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 4802: Tract 9607 in Cass County ($64,213), Tract 9608.03 in Cass County ($64,853), Tract 9605 in Otter Tail County ($59,574), Tract 9606 in Otter Tail County ($71,786), Tract 7901 in Todd County ($56,143), Tract 7902 in Todd County ($63,917), Tract 4801 ($66,442) and Tract 4803 ($58,234). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 4802?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4802's population at 5,524 (±316) in 2,312 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,468 residents and 2,617 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Wadena County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,524 ±316 | 14,256 |
| Households | 2,312 ±148 | 6,081 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.12 | 2.28 |
| Housing units | 2,681 ±153 | 7,021 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 4802?
The median resident of Census Tract 4802 is 41.4 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.7%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Wadena County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±2.3 | 40.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±2.4 pts | 26.1% |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±2.3 pts | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0% ±3.4 pts | 86.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±3.4 pts | 9.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.0% |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±1.5 pts | 15.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±1.6 pts | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±2.2 pts | 19.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.0 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 4802 earn?
Half of the 2,312 households in Census Tract 4802 earn less than $64,048 a year (±$4,086), against $61,467 across Wadena County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Wadena County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,048 ±$4,086 | $61,467 |
| Mean household income | $82,352 ±$5,220 | $77,288 |
| Per capita income | $33,642 ±$2,033 | $32,541 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% ±2.2 pts | 12.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3% ±3.6 pts | 14.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±2.2 pts | 14.3% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±1.9 pts | 92.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8% ±2.4 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 Census Tract 4802?
Owners occupy 84.1% of Census Tract 4802's occupied homes and renters 15.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,000 by its owner (±$10,000). The median renter pays $812 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Wadena County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,000 ±$10,000 | $173,000 |
| Median gross rent | $812 ±$47 | $746 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3% ±11.9 pts | 26.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,420 ±$80 | $1,223 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.1% ±3.0 pts | 73.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.9% ±3.0 pts | 26.4% |
| Housing units | 2,681 ±153 | 7,021 |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±2.9 pts | 77.4% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±1.8 pts | 9.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.2% ±2.9 pts | 19.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.5 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 do people in Census Tract 4802 get to work?
75.9% of Census Tract 4802's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Wadena County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6% ±3.0 pts | 62.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9% ±3.5 pts | 77.7% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±3.1 pts | 9.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% |
| Walked | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±2.1 | 21.3 min |
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
How does Census Tract 4802 compare with the other tracts in Wadena County?
Among Wadena County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4802 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Wadena County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 1st of 3 |
| Median home value | 1st of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 1st of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1st of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Wadena County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4801 | 1st | $66,442±$9,554 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4802 | 2nd | $64,048±$4,086 |
| Tract 4803 | 3rd | $58,234±$5,825 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 4802?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4802 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections