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Waubun, MN
City in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
Population
419
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Waubun and its ZIP codes
Waubun at a glance
- Waubun is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Waubun, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mahnomen County. PPP loans are for Waubun.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,823
2,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $9,061 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waubun, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -2°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waubun, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
24.9%
U.S. 12.8% +12.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Waubun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OgemaCity | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| White EarthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| MahnomenCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| BeaulieuCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| CallawayCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| The RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| NaytahwaushCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Twin ValleyCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| UlenCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BejouCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Elbow LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| West Roy LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| GaryCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waubun, MN in?
- Waubun is in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Waubun, MN?
- About 419 people live in Waubun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waubun?
- Nearby places include Ogema (5.8 mi), White Earth (7.4 mi), Mahnomen (9.1 mi), Riverland (9.6 mi), Midway (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023