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

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Population

Population2000201020232028
South Central Electric Association28,03726,53326,02925,847

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,6521,4601,452
5-91,7461,5681,543
10-141,8051,6051,669
15-191,8581,4291,483
20-241,1871,2041,081
25-291,3161,5381,171
30-341,3761,4281,520
35-391,3591,4901,478
40-441,5261,3801,480
45-491,8001,3401,411
50-542,0651,4861,345
55-591,9171,7921,512
60-641,5511,9921,737
65-691,2831,8041,909
70-741,1091,5161,701
75-791,0031,1401,330
80-84915871990
85+1,0629871,037
18+20,08320,47220,213
Median Age434545

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

South Central Electric Association2023
Total26,029.00
White Alone79.54
Black Alone0.83
American Indian Alone0.60
Asian Alone1.89
Pacific Islander Alone0.36
Some Other Race9.86
Two or More Races6.91
Hispanic Origin17.77
Diversity Index54.20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

South Central Electric Association2023 - 2028
Population-0.14%
Households-0.11%
Families-0.19%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households11,11510,87110,55110,495
Housing Units12,11712,16211,64511,587
Owner Occupied Units8,4268,487
Renter Occupied Units2,1252,008
Vacant Units1,0941,092

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

South Central Electric Association20232028
Median Home Value$146,046$164,196
Average Home Value$190,110$206,719
<$50,0001,1151,018
$50,000 - $99,9991,7991,613
$100,000 - $149,9991,4101,284
$150,000 - $199,9991,2091,157
$200,000 - $249,999782885
$250,000 - $299,999722804
$300,000 - $399,999706891
$400,000 - $499,999311391
$500,000 - $749,999265331
$1,000,000 +5459

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later278
2000-2009580
1990-1999762
1980-1989705
1970-19791,714
1960-19691,293
1950-19591,545
1940-1949988
1939 or Before3,882

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

South Central Electric Association20232028
Median Household$65,264$75,830
Average Household$85,339$96,252
Per Capita$34,638$39,131

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

South Central Electric Association2023
<$15,000845
$15,000 - $24,999856
$25,000 - $34,9991,018
$35,000 - $49,9991,247
$50,000 - $74,9991,886
$75,000 - $99,9991,731
$100,000 - $149,9991,881
$150,000 - $199,999646
$200,000+441

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+12,085
In-County Residents8,708
Out-of-County Residents3,184
Drive Alone9,527
Carpooled921
Public Transport120
Work at Home729
Less than 5 minutes1,572
5-9 minutes2,625
10-14 minutes1,579
15-19 minutes1,251
20-24 minutes1,195
25-29 minutes571
30-34 minutes965
35-39 minutes226
40-44 minutes231
45-59 minutes527
60-89 minutes272
90+ minutes340
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees12,721
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt405
Mining28
Utilities88
Construction297
Manufacturing2,491
Wholesale Trade850
  
Retail Trade1,772
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers176
Furn & Home Furnish Str10
Electronics & Appl Store9
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip831
Food & Beverage Stores495
Health/Pers Care Stores114
Gasoline Stations27
Clothing/Accessory Store11
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music56
General Merchandise Str43
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse391
Information120
  
Finance & Insurance363
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn208
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv53
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other102
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing111
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv316
Legal Services76
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises16
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt83
Educational Services1,314
HealthCare/Social Assist1,536
Arts/Entertainment/Rec110
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs592
Accommodation76
Food Srv/Drinking Places516
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin908
Auto Repair/Maintenance77
Public Administration Emp886

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

South Central Electric Association2023
Some High School809
Graduated High School6,046
Associates Degree2,230
Bachelor's Degree3,024
Graduate Degree1,060

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,201
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus56
Mining Bus3
Utilities Bus10
Construction Bus68
Manufacturing Bus43
Wholesale Trade Bus67
  
Retail Trade Bus147
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus25
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus4
Electronics & Appl Store Bus3
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus23
Food & Beverage Stores Bus40
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus6
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus21
General Merchandise Str Bus11
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus57
Information Bus27
  
Finance & Insurance Bus74
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus23
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus13
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus39
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus33
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus62
Legal Services Bus18
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus17
Educational Services Bus29
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus107
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus17
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus53
Accommodation Bus10
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus43
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus175
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus28
Public Administration Bus115

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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