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Wanamingo, MN
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Population
1,389
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
980
ZIP codes
0
Wanamingo and its ZIP codes
Wanamingo at a glance
- Wanamingo is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,731, 19% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,200 (18% below Minnesota) and median rent is $674 a month.
Local data for Wanamingo, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wanamingo, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,731
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$269,200
Median rent
$674/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (403), German Americans (340), Irish Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goodhue County. PPP loans are for Wanamingo.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,187
21,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,265 per person
How people get to work
Wanamingo, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wanamingo, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wanamingo, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Wanamingo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZumbrotaCity | 5.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Pine IslandCity | 9.3 mi | 6.2 |
| KenyonCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| GoodhueCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| West ConcordCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MazeppaCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| NerstrandCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BellechesterCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DennisonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| OronocoCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Cannon FallsCity | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| MantorvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Zumbro FallsCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| KassonCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Dodge CenterCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| ByronCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wanamingo, MN in?
- Wanamingo is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Wanamingo, MN?
- About 1,389 people live in Wanamingo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wanamingo?
- Nearby places include Zumbrota (5.8 mi), Pine Island (9.3 mi), Kenyon (10 mi), Goodhue (11 mi), West Concord (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023