Total Population
122,581
Population
Growth Rate
0.06%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
44.900
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric was formed on October 10, 1936, when Waseca Cooperative Electric and Steele County Cooperative Electric were merged into one organization with a combined membership of 860.
Since its beginning, the cooperative has grown steadily to its present membership of more than 8,000. A growing membership and increased loads created the need for power, lines and facilities. Today, SWCE has more than 1,900 miles of line and 16 substations for its 900-square-mile service territory.
Households
45,836
Owner Occupied
35,054
Renter Occupied
10,782
Vacant
3,147
Median Household
$70,728 $78,204
Average Household
$97,941 $109,205
Per Capita
$36,933 $41,414
Total Businesses
4,344
Total Employed
61,620
Workers 16+
59,244
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
188
Employed
8,928
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
568
Employed
8,095
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
391
Employed
6,883
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
135
Employed
5,738
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
244
Employed
5,465
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
615
Employed
4,627
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
41,199
Non-Resident Commuters
17,722
Drive Alone
44,844
Carpooled
4,663
Public
317
Work At Home
6,544