Total Population
122,581
Population
Growth Rate
0.06%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
44.900
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.
Households
45,836
Total Housing Units
48,983
Owner Occupied
35,054
Renter Occupied
10,782
Vacant
3,147
Median Home Value
$254,715
Average Home Value
$288,600
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.32%
Median Household
$70,728 $78,204
Average Household
$97,941 $109,205
Per Capita
$36,933 $41,414
Total Businesses
4,344
Total Employed
61,620
Workers 16+
59,244
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
188
Employed
8,928
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
568
Employed
8,095
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
391
Employed
6,883
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
135
Employed
5,738
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
244
Employed
5,465
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
615
Employed
4,627
Some
High School
3,366
Graduated
High School
22,197
Associates
Degree
10,863
Bachelor's
Degree
15,969
Graduate
Degree
8,053
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
41,199
Non-Resident Commuters
17,722
Drive Alone
44,844
Carpooled
4,663
Public
317
Work At Home
6,544