Okabena, MN Demographics

A map of Okabena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	178	164	84.8%	80.8%
Asian	15	8	7.1%	3.9%
Multiracial	15	4	7.1%	2.0%
Hispanic	2	25	1.0%	12.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Okabena, Minnesota has an estimated population of 210, an increase from the 203 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.1% Asian, 7.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okabena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okabena has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Okabena, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okabena is ranked the 689th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Okabena was ranked the 683rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okabena's White Population

178 residents of Okabena, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okabena is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Okabena ranks 736th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Okabena's population has increased from 80.8% to 84.8%.

Okabena is more White than neighboring Heron Lake (77.9% White), and Brewster (43.5% White). Okabena is less White than neighboring Wilder (100% White), Lakefield (93.8% White), and Dundee (100% White).

Okabena's Black Population

0 residents of Okabena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okabena is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Okabena ranks 416th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Okabena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Okabena's Asian Population

15 residents of Okabena, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okabena is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Okabena ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of Okabena's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.1%.

Okabena is more Asian than neighboring Heron Lake (0.8% Asian), Wilder (0% Asian), Brewster (5.2% Asian), Lakefield (0.4% Asian), and Dundee (0% Asian).

Okabena's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Okabena, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okabena is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Okabena ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Okabena's population has decreased from 12.3% to 1.0%.

Okabena is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilder (0% Hispanic), and Dundee (0% Hispanic). Okabena is less Hispanic than neighboring Heron Lake (15.2% Hispanic), Brewster (49.8% Hispanic), and Lakefield (3.1% Hispanic).

Okabena's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Okabena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okabena is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Okabena ranks 556th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okabena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Okabena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Heron Lake (1.3% Native American/Other).

Okabena's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Okabena, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okabena is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Okabena ranks 727th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okabena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Okabena's population has increased from 2.0% to 7.1%.

Okabena is more Multiracial than neighboring Heron Lake (4.7% Multiracial), Wilder (0% Multiracial), Brewster (1.5% Multiracial), Lakefield (2.7% Multiracial), and Dundee (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.