Total Population
25,993
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
57.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
10,540
Total Housing Units
11,672
Owner Occupied
8,037
Renter Occupied
2,503
Vacant
1,132
Median Home Value
$187,335
Average Home Value
$234,808
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.68%
Income Projection
Median Household
$69,046 $76,743
Average Household
$87,461 $94,870
Per Capita
$35,525 $38,611
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,201
Total Employed
12,896
Workers 16+
12,146
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
43
Employed
2,609
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
146
Employed
1,759
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
106
Employed
1,718
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
115
Employed
1,115
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
997
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
196
Employed
960
Some
High School
725
Graduated
High School
5,996
Associates
Degree
2,523
Bachelor's
Degree
2,919
Graduate
Degree
1,038
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
8,534
Non-Resident Commuters
3,488
Drive Alone
9,163
Carpooled
1,149
Public
101
Work At Home
1,043
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
