Total Population
25,913
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
59.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
10,569
Total Housing Units
11,702
Owner Occupied
8,039
Renter Occupied
2,530
Vacant
1,133
Median Home Value
$200,366
Average Home Value
$245,173
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.44%
Income Projection
Median Household
$75,556 $83,034
Average Household
$97,831 $109,949
Per Capita
$40,175 $45,327
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,222
Total Employed
12,776
Workers 16+
12,064
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
41
Employed
2,293
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
147
Employed
1,821
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
107
Employed
1,797
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
1,205
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
113
Employed
881
2026 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
22
Employed
834
Some
High School
837
Graduated
High School
5,438
Associates
Degree
2,260
Bachelor's
Degree
2,914
Graduate
Degree
968
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
8,596
Non-Resident Commuters
3,286
Drive Alone
8,862
Carpooled
1,182
Public
73
Work At Home
1,132
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
