Total Population
196,397
Population
Growth Rate
0.44%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
23.200
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
East Central Energy
East Central Energy (ECE) is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric, internet and long-distance services to its members in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Formed in 1936, ECE currently serves more than 57,000 homes, farms and businesses in 14 counties, making it Minnesota's oldest and third largest member-owned electric cooperative.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
77,490
Total Housing Units
90,679
Owner Occupied
62,905
Renter Occupied
14,585
Vacant
13,189
Median Home Value
$315,443
Average Home Value
$358,665
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.75%
Income Projection
Median Household
$82,157 $89,585
Average Household
$100,518 $108,710
Per Capita
$39,845 $43,448
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
6,152
Total Employed
66,974
Workers 16+
94,551
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
809
Employed
8,840
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
498
Employed
8,650
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
166
Employed
8,025
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
399
Employed
6,266
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
303
Employed
5,932
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
428
Employed
5,260
Some
High School
5,964
Graduated
High School
41,931
Associates
Degree
21,850
Bachelor's
Degree
21,505
Graduate
Degree
9,823
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
45,339
Non-Resident Commuters
45,387
Drive Alone
73,522
Carpooled
7,934
Public
591
Work At Home
9,527
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
