East Central Energy

East Central Energy (ECE) is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric, internet and long-distance services to its members in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Formed in 1936, ECE currently serves more than 57,000 homes, farms and businesses in 14 counties, making it Minnesota's oldest and third largest member-owned electric cooperative.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
East Central Energy156,255183,030193,148196,651

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-410,617
5-911,704
10-1412,371
15-1911,272
20-2410,064
25-2911,583
30-3411,861
35-3912,820
40-4412,553
45-4911,676
50-5412,883
55-5914,009
60-6413,959
65-6912,255
70-749,435
75-796,619
80-843,931
85+3,536
18+151,355
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

East Central Energy2023
Total193,148.00
White Alone90.58%
Black Alone1.52%
American Indian Alone1.31%
Asian Alone0.97%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race0.78%
Two or More Races4.81%
Hispanic Origin2.29%
Diversity Index21.30

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

East Central Energy2023 - 2028
Population0.36%
Households0.51%
Families0.46%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households57,89869,57575,64077,596
Housing Units69,11985,01289,03090,956
Owner Occupied Units62,76365,123
Renter Occupied Units12,87712,472
Vacant Units13,39013,360

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

East Central Energy20232028
Median Home Value$263,394$329,333
Average Home Value$297,635$353,405
<$50,0002,7091,639
$50,000 - $99,9992,5201,416
$100,000 - $149,9995,1832,672
$150,000 - $199,9998,4583,772
$200,000 - $249,99910,0347,480
$250,000 - $299,9999,2479,830
$300,000 - $399,99912,83619,613
$400,000 - $499,9996,17010,749
$500,000 - $749,9994,1426,243
$1,000,000 +233223

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later5,219
2000-200916,856
1990-199914,664
1980-198910,123
1970-197914,016
1960-19696,367
1950-19594,780
1940-19492,952
1939 or Before11,555

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

East Central Energy20232028
Median Household$75,964$83,751
Average Household$96,324$109,343
Per Capita$37,850$43,285

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

East Central Energy2023
<$15,0005,261
$15,000 - $24,9994,159
$25,000 - $34,9995,634
$35,000 - $49,9998,823
$50,000 - $74,99913,324
$75,000 - $99,99911,772
$100,000 - $149,99916,046
$150,000 - $199,9996,135
$200,000+4,486

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+92,319
In-County Residents43,222
Out-of-County Residents45,517
Drive Alone73,107
Carpooled8,203
Public Transport747
Work at Home7,512
Motorcycle67
Bicycle180
Walked1,756
Other707
Less than 5 minutes3,011
5-9 minutes8,955
10-14 minutes10,837
15-19 minutes9,688
20-24 minutes9,548
25-29 minutes5,044
30-34 minutes8,446
35-39 minutes3,017
40-44 minutes4,083
45-59 minutes10,068
60-89 minutes8,802
90+ minutes3,308
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees65,950
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt310
Mining11
Utilities97
Construction3,861
Manufacturing6,404
Wholesale Trade3,128
  
Retail Trade8,228
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,180
Furn & Home Furnish Str173
Electronics & Appl Store89
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip1,139
Food & Beverage Stores2,225
Health/Pers Care Stores621
Gasoline Stations289
Clothing/Accessory Store131
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music577
General Merchandise Str1,804
  
Transportation/Warehouse1,401
Information1,024
  
Finance & Insurance1,861
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn799
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv412
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other650
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing1,023
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2,200
Legal Services382
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises31
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt1,233
Educational Services8,093
HealthCare/Social Assist7,720
Arts/Entertainment/Rec3,737
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs5,281
Accommodation655
Food Srv/Drinking Places4,626
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin3,900
Auto Repair/Maintenance624
Public Administration Emp6,168

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

East Central Energy2023
<9th Grade2,061
Some High School5,970
GED7,415
Graduated High School40,269
Some College/No Degree30,681
Associates Degree21,253
Bachelor's Degree20,736
Graduate Degree8,735

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses5,965
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus98
Mining Bus3
Utilities Bus7
Construction Bus614
Manufacturing Bus282
Wholesale Trade Bus190
  
Retail Trade Bus811
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus153
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus37
Electronics & Appl Store Bus18
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus110
Food & Beverage Stores Bus144
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus52
Gasoline Stations Bus40
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus31
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus124
General Merchandise Str Bus101
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus179
Information Bus109
  
Finance & Insurance Bus253
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus90
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus52
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus111
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus226
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus335
Legal Services Bus53
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus190
Educational Services Bus160
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus463
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus158
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus403
Accommodation Bus87
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus316
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus843
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus172
Public Administration Bus396

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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