Wabasha, Minnesota
Wabasha: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Wabasha is a city located in the county of Wabasha in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,521 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,467 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wabasha
| Population : | 2,467 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Wabasha County |
| Postal code : | 55981 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 23.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Capital city : | Wabasha is capital of Wabasha County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:15:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 103 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wabasha is located at 44°23'2"N 92°1'59"W (44.3838600, -92.0329400).
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Official website of Wabasha
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wabasha decreased by 2.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,516 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,507 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,503 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,486 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,459 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,458 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,473 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,472 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,473 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,467 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,065 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,390 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,809 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,410 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,278 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
Wabasha zip code is 55981.
County name: Wabasha, County
fips: 27157
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,066 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $313 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $850 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,033 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,827 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,025 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 438,253 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,742 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,287 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,670 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,591 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 800 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,289 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 116 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,377 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,042.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.99 |
People born in Wabasha (7)
People born in Wabasha, including astronomer DeLisle Stewart, politician John R. Foley, actor Larry Brandenburg, .
List
- Abigail McCarthy (American politician) she was born in 16/04/1915
- Tom Tiffany (American businessman and politician) he was born in 30/12/1957
- Zachary Sandres (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 27/04/1988
- Eugene P. Foley he was born in 22/11/1928
Schools in Wabasha
College & universities near Wabasha, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174817 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona (MN) | 55987-1399 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wabasha, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Wabasha
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wabasha Post Office | Wabasha (MN) | 55981 |
Other cities in Wabasha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wabasha County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 4,357 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Elgin | 734 | City in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mazeppa | 711 | Township in Wabasha County, Minnesota |
| Kellogg | 460 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Plainview | 445 | Township in Wabasha County, Minnesota |
| West Newton | 431 | Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| West Albany | 400 | Township in Wabasha County, Minnesota |
| Zumbro Falls | 240 | City in Minnesota |
| Bremen | 235 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Millville | 177 | Human settlement in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hammond | 167 | City in Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Wabasha distances to largest Minnesota cities
