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Waite Park

Minnesota · 8,341 residents · 12.628 sq mi
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Waite Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,867. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,341
+27%since 2000
from 6,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+16%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Waite Park
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,867
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,626
+33%since 2000
from $17,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
54.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(6,047)
Black0.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2%(132)
Asian3.5%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(991)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(4,809)
Black26.4%(2,199)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(814)
Asian2.4%(202)
Other4.3%(358)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,153)
Diversity Score
74
+389%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waite Park, Minnesota?

Waite Park, Minnesota has about 8,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waite Park, Minnesota?

The typical household in Waite Park, Minnesota earns about $43,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waite Park, Minnesota expensive?

In Waite Park, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Waite Park, Minnesota?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waite Park, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waite Park, Minnesota?

About 22.4% of people in Waite Park, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waite Park, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Waite Park, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,321 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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