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As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,871
households, and 1,062 families residing
in the city. The
population density was 315.8/km˛
(818.4/mi˛). There were 1,964 housing
units at an average density of 144.4/km˛
(374.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the
city was 97.88%
White, 0.84%
African American, 0.28%
Native American, 0.19%
Asian, 0.02%
Pacific Islander, 0.16% from
other races, and 0.63% from two or
more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.61% of the
population.
There were 1,871 households out of which
25.4% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 44.6% were
married couples living together,
9.2% had a female householder with no
husband present, and 43.2% were
non-families. 37.8% of all households
were made up of individuals and 20.3%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.20 and the average
family size was 2.92.
In the city the
population was spread out with 23.4%
under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to
24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45
to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of
age or older. The median age was 41
years. For every 100 females there were
90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18
and over, there were 84.7 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $26,947, and
the median income for a family was
$39,511. Males had a median income of
$28,286 versus $21,297 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$15,452. About 10.3% of families and
15.6% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 15.9% of
those under age 18 and 13.4% of those
age 65 or over.
WADENA Township, and its city with Otter Tail County,
in sections 5-8 of the township, the county seat, first settled in the
fall of 1871, incorporated February 14, 1881, and separated from the
township on March 11, 1921, are named, like this county, from the old
trading post. The post office was established in 1873; it had a station
serving the Great Northern Railway and Northern Pacific Railroad.
England Prairie Pioneer Club is a non-profit
organization of about 150 members from central Minnesota and
some from North Dakota.
England Prairie Pioneer Club was founded in
1979. The idea of three farm families to start a club was to
preserve and restore old machinery found in the area. Children
could learn and respect the grueling ways their grandfathers
earned a dollar; such a club would give the oldsters a reason to
meet and converse with friends --a chance to relive the past.
The first Pioneer Days celebration was held in
1980 on a private farm. In 1981, the Club purchased land from
Chester and Hazel Cain near the southern border of Wadena
County.
Featuring a beautifully maintained 18 hole
championship golf course and ample practice facility, the
Whitetail Run Golf Course is fast becoming the premiere public
golf course in the area. The 18 hole layout is a challenge for
the eager amateur as well as the scratch golfer.
Tri-County
Hospital, formerly known as Wesley Hospital, began operation in
1925. In 1971, construction began on a new and modern healthcare
facility directly west of the existing structure. When
completed, construction began on an attached medical clinic,
known as the Wadena Medical Center.
The Pioneer Journal has won numerous Minnesota
Newspaper Awards for both editorial and advertising excellence.
The Pioneer Journal is published Thursday. The Intercom, a total
market coverage shopper, is also published every Sunday. The PJ
advertising and editorial staffs join together to produce
monthly special sections with varying themes.
The AmericInn of Wadena is
the gateway to Northern Minnesota's lakes and year-around
recreation region. The area's finest lodging is conveniently
close to great restaurants, shopping, snowmobile trails, golf,
tennis and the Wadena Community Center featuring indoor ice
hockey, racquetball, weightlifting, whirlpool, sauna and
exercise room.
Wadena Inn
& Grill is a premier Hotel & Grill, offering everything you need
to host a meeting or banquet, grab a bite to eat, or kick back
and relax with our pool, lounge, and three styles of rooms. It
was recently remodeled with all new carpet, furniture and
facilities. Also new to Wadena Inn & Grill is it's menu, check
it out
here.
Sunnybrook Park Campground
Wadena MN 56483
Phone: (218) 631-7707
The campground features 39 sites, 20 full
hookups, and tent sites. Modern facilities, dump station, and
laundry facilities are featured. Located in Sunnybrook Park,
with playgrounds, frisbee golf, and picnic shelters and tables.
