Total Population
29,628
Population
Growth Rate
0.15%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
21.800
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Meeker Cooperative
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
11,826
Total Housing Units
13,820
Owner Occupied
9,563
Renter Occupied
2,263
Vacant
1,994
Median Home Value
$314,083
Average Home Value
$370,408
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.32%
Income Projection
Median Household
$81,387 $92,404
Average Household
$100,912 $112,768
Per Capita
$40,514 $45,430
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,133
Total Employed
11,096
Workers 16+
14,575
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
1,428
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
89
Employed
1,406
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
136
Employed
1,177
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
68
Employed
1,092
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
80
Employed
899
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
42
Employed
866
Some
High School
927
Graduated
High School
6,606
Associates
Degree
3,966
Bachelor's
Degree
2,982
Graduate
Degree
1,272
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
8,395
Non-Resident Commuters
6,097
Drive Alone
11,748
Carpooled
1,036
Public
59
Work At Home
1,305
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
