South Central Electric Association

South Central Electric Association is an electric utility serving members in parts of south central Minnesota, including all of Cottonwood and Watonwan counties as well as portions of Martin, Blue Earth, Brown and Murray counties.

South Central's directors and 21 employees are dedicated to serving the electric needs of the area with reliable energy and outstanding customer service.

Population

Total Population

26,029

Population
Growth Rate

-0.14%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

54.200

Housing & Income

Households

10,551

Total Housing Units

11,645


Owner Occupied

8,426

Renter Occupied

2,125

Vacant

1,094

Median Home Value

$146,046


Average Home Value

$190,110

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.47%

Income Projection

Median Household

$65,264 $75,830


Average Household

$85,339 $96,252


Per Capita

$34,638 $39,131

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,201

Total Employed

12,721

Workers 16+

12,085

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

2,491

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

147

Employed

1,772

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

107

Employed

1,536

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

29

Employed

1,314

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

175

Employed

908

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

115

Employed

886

Some
High School

809

Graduated
High School

6,046

Associates
Degree

2,230

Bachelor's
Degree

3,024

Graduate
Degree

1,060

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

8,708

Non-Resident Commuters

3,184

Drive Alone

9,527

Carpooled

921

Public

120

Work At Home

729