Total Population
123,753
Population
Growth Rate
0.11%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
46.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
46,594
Total Housing Units
49,744
Owner Occupied
34,654
Renter Occupied
11,940
Vacant
3,150
Median Home Value
$317,156
Average Home Value
$361,117
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.37%
Income Projection
Median Household
$87,137 $101,470
Average Household
$105,767 $118,177
Per Capita
$40,460 $45,494
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
4,654
Total Employed
64,039
Workers 16+
59,539
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
212
Employed
9,280
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
565
Employed
7,515
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
444
Employed
7,070
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
154
Employed
6,414
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
252
Employed
5,286
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
128
Employed
4,322
Some
High School
3,293
Graduated
High School
22,264
Associates
Degree
11,101
Bachelor's
Degree
15,424
Graduate
Degree
8,010
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
41,808
Non-Resident Commuters
17,468
Drive Alone
43,826
Carpooled
5,022
Public
259
Work At Home
5,895
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
