Waubun, MN Demographics

A map of Waubun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	168	190	40.1%	46.5%
White	134	137	32.0%	33.5%
Multiracial	104	71	24.8%	17.4%
Asian	9	0	2.1%	0.0%
Hispanic	4	8	1.0%	2.0%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.7%

Waubun, Minnesota has an estimated population of 419, a slight increase from the 409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Native American/Other, 32.0% White, 24.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waubun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waubun has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Waubun, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waubun is ranked the 540th 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). Waubun was ranked the 543rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waubun's White Population

134 residents of Waubun, or 32.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waubun is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Waubun ranks 886th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Waubun's population has decreased from 33.5% to 32.0%.

Waubun is more White than neighboring White Earth (2% White), and Riverland (0.8% White). Waubun is less White than neighboring Ogema (42.8% White), Mahnomen (39.1% White), and Callaway (63.8% White).

Waubun's Black Population

0 residents of Waubun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waubun is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Waubun ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waubun's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Waubun is less Black than neighboring Mahnomen (0.2% Black).

Waubun's Asian Population

9 residents of Waubun, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waubun is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Waubun ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Asian residents' share of Waubun's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Waubun is more Asian than neighboring Ogema (0% Asian), White Earth (0% Asian), Mahnomen (0.3% Asian), Riverland (0% Asian), and Callaway (0% Asian).

Waubun's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Waubun, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waubun is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waubun ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waubun's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Waubun is less Hispanic than neighboring Ogema (14% Hispanic), White Earth (12.3% Hispanic), Mahnomen (8.3% Hispanic), Riverland (5% Hispanic), and Callaway (5.8% Hispanic).

Waubun's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Waubun, or 40.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waubun is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waubun ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waubun's population has decreased from 46.5% to 40.1%.

Waubun is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ogema (24.9% Native American/Other), and Callaway (23.7% Native American/Other). Waubun is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Earth (75.7% Native American/Other), Mahnomen (40.4% Native American/Other), and Riverland (80.8% Native American/Other).

Waubun's Multiracial Population

104 residents of Waubun, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waubun is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waubun ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waubun's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waubun's population has increased from 17.4% to 24.8%.

Waubun is more Multiracial than neighboring Ogema (18.3% Multiracial), White Earth (10.1% Multiracial), Mahnomen (11.7% Multiracial), Riverland (13.4% Multiracial), and Callaway (6.7% 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.