Wendell, Minnesota
Wendell: City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States
About
Wendell is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 167 and a population density of 65 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 165 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wendell
| Population : | 165 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Postal code : | 56590 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 2.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,145 feet / 349 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:24:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wendell is located at 46°2'8"N 96°6'4"W (46.0355200, -96.1011700).
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Official website of Wendell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wendell decreased by 1.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 167 | - | census |
| 2011 | 166 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 165 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 164 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 163 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 161 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 164 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 163 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 165 | 1.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 44,477 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 45,188 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,916 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 45,193 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,836 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
Wendell zip code is 56590.
County name: Grant, County
fips: 27051
City of Wendell, Wendell
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $380,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,997 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $749 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,336 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,796 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 192,060 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 856,732 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 215,176 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,267,933 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,287 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,733 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,596 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,590 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,331 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,782 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,821 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 797 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,399 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 755.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 59.80 |
People born in Wendell (1)
American conductor Donald I. Boyd was born in Wendell
Schools in Wendell
College & universities near Wendell, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
| 200305 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton (ND) | 58076-0002 |
| 174251 | University of Minnesota-Morris | Morris (MN) | 56267 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wendell, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Wendell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Post Office | Wendell (MN) | 56590 |
| Elbow Lak Post Office | Elbow Lake (MN) | 56531 |
| Norcr Post Office | Norcross (MN) | 56274 |
| Barr Post Office | Barrett (MN) | 56311 |
| Dalton Post Office | Dalton (MN) | 56324 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wendell , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 9,387 people.
- Wendell , Idaho city in Gooding County, Idaho, United States with a population of 2,714 people.
- Wendell , Massachusetts town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 881 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake | 1,144 | City in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn |
| Hoffman | 688 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Herman | 445 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ashby | 444 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Barrett | 414 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erdahl | 355 | Township in Grant County, Minnesota |
| Norcross | 71 | City in Grant County, Minnesota |
