Total Population
123,134
Population
Growth Rate
0.14%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
45.300
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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
45,921
Total Housing Units
49,136
Owner Occupied
34,254
Renter Occupied
11,667
Vacant
3,215
Median Home Value
$305,626
Average Home Value
$342,538
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.83%
Income Projection
Median Household
$81,429 $94,733
Average Household
$104,764 $120,253
Per Capita
$39,482 $45,400
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
4,472
Total Employed
63,016
Workers 16+
59,534
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
552
Employed
8,109
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
199
Employed
7,982
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
428
Employed
7,229
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
147
Employed
6,240
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
253
Employed
5,548
2024 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
250
Employed
4,707
Some
High School
3,500
Graduated
High School
22,659
Associates
Degree
10,504
Bachelor's
Degree
15,441
Graduate
Degree
8,469
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
41,512
Non-Resident Commuters
17,664
Drive Alone
45,077
Carpooled
4,591
Public
303
Work At Home
6,044
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
