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Ada, MN
City in Norman County, Minnesota.
Population
1,833
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,367
ZIP codes
0
Ada and its ZIP codes
Ada at a glance
- Ada is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,091 a year, 28% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,800 (58% below Minnesota) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Ada, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ada, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,091
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$137,800
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (691), German Americans (570), Irish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norman County. PPP loans are for Ada.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,723
1,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.8M
FY 2026, $8,826 per person
How people get to work
Ada, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ada, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
45
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -4°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ada, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Ada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BorupCity | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Twin ValleyCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GaryCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HendrumCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HalstadCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| FeltonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| PerleyCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BeltramiCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| ShellyCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| UlenCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| FertileCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| GeorgetownCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Caledonia, NDCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| NielsvilleCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Grandin, NDCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Gardner, NDCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ada, MN in?
- Ada is in Norman County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ada, MN?
- About 1,833 people live in Ada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ada?
- Nearby places include Borup (8.4 mi), Twin Valley (13 mi), Gary (13 mi), Hendrum (14 mi), Halstad (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023