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Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is a unified school district in Minnesota with a community population of 8,737. The median household income is $65,165 and the median age is 38.9.
8,737
Population
46
People / sq mi
$65,165
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Wadena-Deer Creek School District covers 190 sq mi of land at 46.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,165
Median Household Income
$33,134
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,300
Median Home Value
$741
Median Rent
70.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.9%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wadena-Deer Creek School District serves a community with a population of 8,737 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Minnesota.
The median household income in Wadena-Deer Creek School District is $65,165, with a per capita income of $33,134. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is 84.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wadena-Deer Creek School District, 90.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wadena-Deer Creek School District is $170,300, with a median rent of $741. The homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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Data for Wadena-Deer Creek School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2700022).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.