Total Population
14,823
Population
Growth Rate
-0.18%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
34.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Redwood Electric Cooperative
Redwood Electric is one of the smallest co-ops in the state with no load over 150 kW. Redwood Electric and South Central Electric share Ron Horman as general manager.
Approximately 65 percent of the co-op's members participate in load management programs. The largest load at Redwood Electric is Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton, at a 4.5 MW load.
Co-op members have generously given more than $40,000 to various nonprofits through Operation Round Up®.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
6,110
Total Housing Units
6,918
Owner Occupied
4,795
Renter Occupied
1,315
Vacant
808
Median Home Value
$219,837
Average Home Value
$274,303
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.38%
Income Projection
Median Household
$70,311 $78,043
Average Household
$88,299 $98,865
Per Capita
$36,749 $41,342
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
807
Total Employed
7,245
Workers 16+
6,847
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
959
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
93
Employed
805
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
61
Employed
750
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
149
Employed
687
2026 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
22
Employed
668
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
41
Employed
598
Some
High School
439
Graduated
High School
3,305
Associates
Degree
1,195
Bachelor's
Degree
1,709
Graduate
Degree
605
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,392
Non-Resident Commuters
1,438
Drive Alone
5,261
Carpooled
404
Public
53
Work At Home
747
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
