East Central Energy

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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

Population2000201020252030
East Central Energy156,411183,182196,397200,756

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-410,511
5-911,488
10-1412,316
15-1912,093
20-2410,539
25-2910,310
30-3411,438
35-3912,612
40-4413,472
45-4912,013
50-5411,762
55-5912,803
60-6414,568
65-6913,416
70-7410,596
75-797,564
80-844,889
85+4,006
18+154,407
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

East Central Energy2025
Total196,397.00
White Alone89.78%
Black Alone1.68%
American Indian Alone1.29%
Asian Alone1.35%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race0.85%
Two or More Races5.03%
Hispanic Origin2.61%
Diversity Index23.20

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

East Central Energy2025 - 2030
Population0.44%
Households0.61%
Families0.46%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households57,88469,56877,49079,876
Housing Units68,93784,81690,67993,244
Owner Occupied Units62,90565,514
Renter Occupied Units14,58514,363
Vacant Units13,18913,368

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

East Central Energy20252030
Median Home Value$315,443$368,295
Average Home Value$358,665$413,260
<$50,0002,5592,470
$50,000 - $99,9991,5391,006
$100,000 - $149,9992,6011,561
$150,000 - $199,9995,3463,374
$200,000 - $249,9998,0805,576
$250,000 - $299,9999,0407,794
$300,000 - $399,99914,80016,070
$400,000 - $499,9998,68011,807
$500,000 - $749,9997,63911,954
$1,000,000 +500740

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later6,403
2000-200917,606
1990-199914,044
1980-19899,898
1970-197913,840
1960-19696,196
1950-19594,516
1940-19492,927
1939 or Before11,925

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

East Central Energy20252030
Median Household$82,157$89,585
Average Household$100,518$108,710
Per Capita$39,845$43,448

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

East Central Energy2025
<$15,0005,249
$15,000 - $24,9994,006
$25,000 - $34,9994,522
$35,000 - $49,9998,301
$50,000 - $74,99912,451
$75,000 - $99,99911,952
$100,000 - $149,99916,025
$150,000 - $199,9998,772
$200,000+6,212

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+94,551
In-County Residents45,339
Out-of-County Residents45,387
Drive Alone73,522
Carpooled7,934
Public Transport591
Work at Home9,527
Motorcycle171
Bicycle168
Walked1,767
Other827
Less than 5 minutes3,401
5-9 minutes8,836
10-14 minutes10,547
15-19 minutes9,960
20-24 minutes9,558
25-29 minutes5,362
30-34 minutes8,440
35-39 minutes3,452
40-44 minutes3,944
45-59 minutes9,518
60-89 minutes8,555
90+ minutes3,452
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees66,974
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt390
Mining15
Utilities119
Construction4,371
Manufacturing5,932
Wholesale Trade3,069
  
Retail Trade8,840
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1,184
Furn & Home Furnish Str164
Electronics & Appl Store93
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip1,133
Food & Beverage Stores2,813
Health/Pers Care Stores648
Gasoline Stations273
Clothing/Accessory Store115
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music629
General Merchandise Str1,788
  
Transportation/Warehouse1,692
Information1,053
  
Finance & Insurance1,509
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn774
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv244
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other490
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing1,149
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,932
Legal Services364
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises85
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt1,535
Educational Services8,025
HealthCare/Social Assist8,650
Arts/Entertainment/Rec3,191
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs5,260
Accommodation598
Food Srv/Drinking Places4,662
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin3,810
Auto Repair/Maintenance641
Public Administration Emp6,266

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

East Central Energy2025
<9th Grade1,827
Some High School5,964
GED7,311
Graduated High School41,931
Some College/No Degree29,240
Associates Degree21,850
Bachelor's Degree21,505
Graduate Degree9,823

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses6,152
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus116
Mining Bus6
Utilities Bus10
Construction Bus657
Manufacturing Bus303
Wholesale Trade Bus197
  
Retail Trade Bus809
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus148
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus36
Electronics & Appl Store Bus18
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus117
Food & Beverage Stores Bus152
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus53
Gasoline Stations Bus39
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus120
General Merchandise Str Bus96
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus197
Information Bus109
  
Finance & Insurance Bus237
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus87
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus48
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus102
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus221
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus357
Legal Services Bus52
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus9
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus213
Educational Services Bus166
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus498
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus158
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus428
Accommodation Bus86
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus341
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus920
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus171
Public Administration Bus399

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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