Wadena, Iowa
Wadena: City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States
About
Wadena is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 262 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 235 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wadena
| Population : | 235 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 52169 |
| Area : | 1.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:14:27 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 123 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wadena is located at 42°50'34"N 91°39'25"W (42.8427600, -91.6568200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wadena decreased by 11.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 262 | - | census |
| 2011 | 263 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 257 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 254 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 251 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 248 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 247 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 241 | -2.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 240 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 240 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 235 | -2.13% | estimation process |
Wadena zip code is 52169.
County name: Fayette, County
fips: 19065
Schools in Wadena
College & universities near Wadena, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wadena, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wadena , Minnesota city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 875 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | 5,789 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| West Union | 2,270 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Fayette | 1,378 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Elgin | 620 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Clermont | 580 | City in Iowa |
| Maynard | 472 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hawkeye | 399 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Arlington | 393 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Waucoma | 239 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Westgate | 209 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Lucas | 134 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Randalia | 60 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
