Total Population
30,564
Population
Growth Rate
0.49%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
15.900
State Demographics
Meeker is proud to have served the area as a premier provider of electricity since 1935. Meeker Cooperative Light and Power Association is a member-owned cooperative that provides electricity and other services to more than 7,500 residents, businesses and industries in six central Minnesota counties, including Meeker, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Renville, Stearns and Wright.
Meeker Cooperative
Population
Housing & Income
Households
11,965
Total Housing Units
14,375
Owner Occupied
9,739
Renter Occupied
2,226
Vacant
2,410
Median Home Value
$217,182
Average Home Value
$259,105
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.50%
Per Capita Income
1.94%
Income Projection
Median Household
$65,979 $72,075
Average Household
$81,547 $89,750
Per Capita
$32,025 $35,257
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,147
Total Employed
10,430
Workers 16+
14,636
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
82
Employed
1,432
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
159
Employed
1,345
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
68
Employed
1,100
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
964
2021 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
45
Employed
828
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
52
Employed
780
Some
High School
893
Graduated
High School
6,879
Associates
Degree
3,110
Bachelor's
Degree
3,196
Graduate
Degree
1,286
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
8,218
Non-Resident Commuters
6,318
Drive Alone
11,899
Carpooled
1,422
Public
88
Work At Home
753
Tom Lambrecht