Total Population
196,823
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
23.400
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
78,171
Total Housing Units
91,740
Owner Occupied
63,492
Renter Occupied
14,679
Vacant
13,569
Median Home Value
$321,630
Average Home Value
$365,305
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.27%
Income Projection
Median Household
$82,106 $90,440
Average Household
$101,420 $112,317
Per Capita
$40,685 $45,509
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
6,229
Total Employed
65,967
Workers 16+
94,549
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
812
Employed
8,810
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
502
Employed
8,019
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
167
Employed
7,755
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
302
Employed
5,923
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
387
Employed
5,612
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
422
Employed
5,190
Some
High School
6,370
Graduated
High School
41,221
Associates
Degree
22,624
Bachelor's
Degree
21,807
Graduate
Degree
9,321
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
45,940
Non-Resident Commuters
44,738
Drive Alone
72,657
Carpooled
7,823
Public
402
Work At Home
10,652
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
