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Waseca

Minnesota · 9,410 residents · 4.295 sq mi
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Waseca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,410
+11%since 2000
from 8,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,191 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Waseca
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,583
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,554 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,493
+22%since 2000
from $18,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(7,800)
Black1.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(433)
Asian0.6%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(1,419)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(7,860)
Black3.6%(342)
Hispanic / Latino9%(845)
Asian1%(92)
Other3.1%(289)
Diversity Score36.8%(3,464)
Diversity Score
37
+120%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waseca, Minnesota?

Waseca, Minnesota has about 9,410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waseca, Minnesota?

The typical household in Waseca, Minnesota earns about $45,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waseca, Minnesota expensive?

In Waseca, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Waseca, Minnesota?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waseca, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waseca, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of people in Waseca, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waseca, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Waseca, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,025 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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