Wadena County

Minnesota

Population

14,437

Area

535.02 sq mi

Cities

Density

27/sq mi

Overview

Wadena County is located in Minnesota with a population of 14,437 residents and covers an area of 535.02 sq mi. The county includes 7 cities, including Wadena, Staples, Menahga, Sebeka and Verndale and others.

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Cities in Wadena County

Wadena County includes the following 7 cities and communities:

•Wadena(4,373 residents)
•Staples(3,075 residents)
•Menahga(1,366 residents)
•Sebeka(753 residents)
•Verndale(512 residents)
•Nimrod(82 residents)
•Aldrich(34 residents)

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Additional Information

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Last updated: December 18, 2025.