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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waconia

Minnesota · 6,814 residents · 5.612 sq mi
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Waconia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,705. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $150,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,814
+95%since 1990
from 3,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,214 / sq mi
+95%since 1990
from 623 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
−9%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Waconia
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,705
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,996
+83%since 1990
from $14,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$652
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
23.7% rent
2.7
−7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,446)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian1.2%(41)
Diversity Score4.4%(153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,578)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(87)
Asian0.6%(44)
Diversity Score5.6%(381)
6
+28%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.4%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waconia, Minnesota?

Waconia, Minnesota has about 6,814 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waconia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Waconia, Minnesota earns about $55,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waconia, Minnesota expensive?

In Waconia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $150,400, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Waconia, Minnesota?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waconia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waconia, Minnesota?

About 3.8% of people in Waconia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waconia, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Waconia, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,316 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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