Total Population
25,926
Population
Growth Rate
-0.23%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
55.600
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
South Central Electric Association
South Central Electric Association is an electric utility serving members in parts of south central Minnesota, including all of Cottonwood and Watonwan counties as well as portions of Martin, Blue Earth, Brown and Murray counties.
South Central's directors and 21 employees are dedicated to serving the electric needs of the area with reliable energy and outstanding customer service.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
10,532
Total Housing Units
11,656
Owner Occupied
8,027
Renter Occupied
2,505
Vacant
1,124
Median Home Value
$176,373
Average Home Value
$228,345
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.88%
Income Projection
Median Household
$64,036 $76,293
Average Household
$83,055 $95,251
Per Capita
$33,775 $38,936
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,234
Total Employed
12,933
Workers 16+
12,203
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
2,565
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
145
Employed
1,758
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
111
Employed
1,692
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
1,457
2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
198
Employed
893
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
121
Employed
847
Some
High School
785
Graduated
High School
5,918
Associates
Degree
2,422
Bachelor's
Degree
2,872
Graduate
Degree
986
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
8,708
Non-Resident Commuters
3,359
Drive Alone
9,495
Carpooled
981
Public
80
Work At Home
833
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
