Redwood Electric Cooperative
Redwood Electric is one of the smallest co-ops in the state with no load over 150 kW. Redwood Electric and South Central Electric share Ron Horman as general manager.
Approximately 65 percent of the co-op's members participate in load management programs. The largest load at Redwood Electric is Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton, at a 4.5 MW load.
Co-op members have generously given more than $40,000 to various nonprofits through Operation Round Up®.
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 16,328 | 15,603 | 14,859 | 14,707 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,053 | 885 | 873 |
| 5-9 | 1,088 | 973 | 952 |
| 10-14 | 1,096 | 989 | 1,017 |
| 15-19 | 1,014 | 863 | 908 |
| 20-24 | 701 | 690 | 607 |
| 25-29 | 827 | 791 | 661 |
| 30-34 | 757 | 807 | 784 |
| 35-39 | 812 | 868 | 838 |
| 40-44 | 916 | 815 | 875 |
| 45-49 | 1,137 | 774 | 836 |
| 50-54 | 1,146 | 931 | 765 |
| 55-59 | 1,065 | 1,003 | 907 |
| 60-64 | 921 | 1,027 | 975 |
| 65-69 | 752 | 1,021 | 985 |
| 70-74 | 675 | 849 | 939 |
| 75-79 | 521 | 657 | 747 |
| 80-84 | 501 | 430 | 522 |
| 85+ | 622 | 485 | 517 |
| 18+ | 11,686 | 11,449 | 11,280 |
| Median Age | 43 | 44 | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 14,859.00 |
| White Alone | 85.43 |
| Black Alone | 0.59 |
| American Indian Alone | 5.57 |
| Asian Alone | 2.72 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.01 |
| Some Other Race | 0.81 |
| Two or More Races | 4.88 |
| Hispanic Origin | 3.45 |
| Diversity Index | 31.30 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.21% |
| Households | -0.04% |
| Families | -0.13% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,444 | 6,360 | 6,107 | 6,095 |
| Housing Units | 7,003 | 7,046 | 6,876 | 6,858 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 4,877 | 4,928 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,230 | 1,167 | ||
| Vacant Units | 769 | 763 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,458 | $177,761 |
| Average Home Value | $210,273 | $226,384 |
| <$50,000 | 633 | 580 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 855 | 788 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 791 | 735 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 696 | 652 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 462 | 506 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 566 | 617 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 481 | 579 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 169 | 206 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 130 | 160 |
| $1,000,000 + | 18 | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 161 |
| 2000-2009 | 361 |
| 1990-1999 | 570 |
| 1980-1989 | 589 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,049 |
| 1960-1969 | 617 |
| 1950-1959 | 790 |
| 1940-1949 | 591 |
| 1939 or Before | 2,163 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $63,933 | $72,364 |
| Average Household | $83,801 | $94,088 |
| Per Capita | $34,525 | $39,083 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 467 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 511 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 532 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 662 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,346 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 903 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,097 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 370 |
| $200,000+ | 220 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 7,025 |
| In-County Residents | 5,439 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 1,553 |
| Drive Alone | 5,502 |
| Carpooled | 399 |
| Public Transport | 22 |
| Work at Home | 750 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 754 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,806 |
| 10-14 minutes | 886 |
| 15-19 minutes | 667 |
| 20-24 minutes | 689 |
| 25-29 minutes | 285 |
| 30-34 minutes | 476 |
| 35-39 minutes | 156 |
| 40-44 minutes | 124 |
| 45-59 minutes | 166 |
| 60-89 minutes | 168 |
| 90+ minutes | 97 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,995 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 96 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 31 |
| Construction | 360 |
| Manufacturing | 406 |
| Wholesale Trade | 537 |
| Retail Trade | 967 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 136 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 79 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 14 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 96 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 116 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 38 |
| Gasoline Stations | 141 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 6 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 190 |
| General Merchandise Str | 151 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 204 |
| Information | 70 |
| Finance & Insurance | 324 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 139 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 97 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 88 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 68 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 140 |
| Legal Services | 27 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 15 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 30 |
| Educational Services | 947 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,003 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 1,099 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 360 |
| Accommodation | 48 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 311 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 778 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 76 |
| Public Administration Emp | 484 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 361 |
| Graduated High School | 3,630 |
| Associates Degree | 1,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,634 |
| Graduate Degree | 529 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 828 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 41 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 2 |
| Construction Bus | 58 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 37 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 36 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 91 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 17 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 7 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 2 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 15 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 18 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 8 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 3 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 2 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 16 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 4 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 30 |
| Information Bus | 11 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 48 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 13 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 14 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 21 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 23 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 42 |
| Legal Services Bus | 7 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 9 |
| Educational Services Bus | 23 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 60 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 18 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 34 |
| Accommodation Bus | 6 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 28 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 159 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 32 |
| Public Administration Bus | 72 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Tom Lambrecht