Total Population
123,289
Population
Growth Rate
0.13%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
45.500
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric was formed on October 10, 1936, when Waseca Cooperative Electric and Steele County Cooperative Electric were merged into one organization with a combined membership of 860.
Since its beginning, the cooperative has grown steadily to its present membership of more than 8,000. A growing membership and increased loads created the need for power, lines and facilities. Today, SWCE has more than 1,900 miles of line and 16 substations for its 900-square-mile service territory.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
46,216
Total Housing Units
49,293
Owner Occupied
34,530
Renter Occupied
11,686
Vacant
3,077
Median Home Value
$310,538
Average Home Value
$354,449
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.88%
Income Projection
Median Household
$81,860 $91,257
Average Household
$99,736 $108,797
Per Capita
$37,675 $41,357
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
4,591
Total Employed
63,327
Workers 16+
59,715
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
565
Employed
8,278
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
204
Employed
8,139
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
448
Employed
7,160
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
151
Employed
6,462
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
249
Employed
5,422
2025 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
245
Employed
4,152
Some
High School
3,072
Graduated
High School
23,267
Associates
Degree
11,223
Bachelor's
Degree
15,679
Graduate
Degree
8,471
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
42,157
Non-Resident Commuters
17,242
Drive Alone
44,034
Carpooled
5,201
Public
305
Work At Home
6,219
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
