Wabasha, MN Demographics

A map of Wabasha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,487	2,365	96.1%	92.4%
Native American/Other	44	7	1.7%	0.3%
Hispanic	26	66	1.0%	2.6%
Multiracial	25	76	1.0%	3.0%
Asian	4	10	0.2%	0.4%
Black	1	35	0.0%	1.4%

Wabasha, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,587, a slight increase from the 2,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wabasha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wabasha 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 Wabasha, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wabasha is ranked the 229th 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). Wabasha was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wabasha's White Population

2,487 residents of Wabasha, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wabasha is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Wabasha ranks 299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Wabasha's population has increased from 92.4% to 96.1%.

Wabasha is more White than neighboring Nelson (94.2% White), Kellogg (89.9% White), Alma (88.7% White), Pepin (90.9% White), and Buffalo City (93.8% White).

Wabasha's Black Population

1 residents of Wabasha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wabasha is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Wabasha ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's Black population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Black residents' share of Wabasha's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Wabasha is less Black than neighboring Alma (0.3% Black), and Pepin (1.4% Black).

Wabasha's Asian Population

4 residents of Wabasha, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wabasha is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Wabasha ranks 449th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Wabasha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Wabasha is more Asian than neighboring Nelson (0% Asian), and Buffalo City (0% Asian). Wabasha is less Asian than neighboring Kellogg (2.7% Asian), Alma (1.5% Asian), and Pepin (0.7% Asian).

Wabasha's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Wabasha, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wabasha is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wabasha ranks 496th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wabasha's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.0%.

Wabasha is more Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo City (0% Hispanic). Wabasha is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelson (2.6% Hispanic), Kellogg (4.3% Hispanic), Alma (2% Hispanic), and Pepin (1.6% Hispanic).

Wabasha's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Wabasha, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wabasha is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wabasha ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 528.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wabasha's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Wabasha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kellogg (0% Native American/Other), Alma (1% Native American/Other), Pepin (0.4% Native American/Other), and Buffalo City (0% Native American/Other). Wabasha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nelson (2.1% Native American/Other).

Wabasha's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Wabasha, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wabasha is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wabasha ranks 570th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wabasha's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.0%.

Wabasha is less Multiracial than neighboring Kellogg (3.1% Multiracial), Alma (6.5% Multiracial), Pepin (5% Multiracial), and Buffalo City (6.2% 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.