Total Population
193,148
Population
Growth Rate
0.36%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
21.300
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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
75,640
Total Housing Units
89,030
Owner Occupied
62,763
Renter Occupied
12,877
Vacant
13,390
Median Home Value
$263,394
Average Home Value
$297,635
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.72%
Income Projection
Median Household
$75,964 $83,751
Average Household
$96,324 $109,343
Per Capita
$37,850 $43,285
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
5,965
Total Employed
65,950
Workers 16+
92,319
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
811
Employed
8,228
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
160
Employed
8,093
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
463
Employed
7,720
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
282
Employed
6,404
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
396
Employed
6,168
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
403
Employed
5,281
Some
High School
5,970
Graduated
High School
40,269
Associates
Degree
21,253
Bachelor's
Degree
20,736
Graduate
Degree
8,735
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
43,222
Non-Resident Commuters
45,517
Drive Alone
73,107
Carpooled
8,203
Public
747
Work At Home
7,512
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
