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 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 16,350 | 15,625 | 14,894 | 14,760 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Population by Age
| Population | 2024 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 989 |
| 5-9 | 1,000 |
| 10-14 | 972 |
| 15-19 | 948 |
| 20-24 | 756 |
| 25-29 | 800 |
| 30-34 | 852 |
| 35-39 | 891 |
| 40-44 | 876 |
| 45-49 | 711 |
| 50-54 | 808 |
| 55-59 | 908 |
| 60-64 | 1,083 |
| 65-69 | 1,012 |
| 70-74 | 782 |
| 75-79 | 595 |
| 80-84 | 450 |
| 85+ | 462 |
| 18+ | 11,311 |
| Median Age | 41 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Population by Race
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total | 14,894.00 |
| White Alone | 84.85% |
| Black Alone | 0.53% |
| American Indian Alone | 5.7% |
| Asian Alone | 2.67% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 5.31% |
| Hispanic Origin | 3.99% |
| Diversity Index | 32.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Growth Rate
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 - 2029 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.18% |
| Households | -0.07% |
| Families | -0.15% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,456 | 6,372 | 6,104 | 6,082 |
| Housing Units | 7,015 | 7,058 | 6,888 | 6,863 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 4,769 | 4,794 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,335 | 1,288 | ||
| Vacant Units | 784 | 781 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Home Value
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,268 | $208,163 |
| Average Home Value | $266,785 | $288,021 |
| <$50,000 | 320 | 298 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 773 | 716 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 671 | 627 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 734 | 684 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 473 | 441 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 516 | 562 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 621 | 676 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 246 | 294 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 251 | 301 |
| $1,000,000 + | 16 | 18 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 226 |
| 2000-2009 | 378 |
| 1990-1999 | 597 |
| 1980-1989 | 603 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,069 |
| 1960-1969 | 531 |
| 1950-1959 | 862 |
| 1940-1949 | 565 |
| 1939 or Before | 2,034 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Income
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $68,369 | $79,352 |
| Average Household | $88,440 | $100,818 |
| Per Capita | $36,366 | $41,680 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Household Income
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 484 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 395 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 551 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 665 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,193 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 869 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,136 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 520 |
| $200,000+ | 290 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 7,059 |
| In-County Residents | 5,543 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 1,486 |
| Drive Alone | 5,510 |
| Carpooled | 430 |
| Public Transport | 56 |
| Work at Home | 744 |
| Motorcycle | 8 |
| Bicycle | 18 |
| Walked | 218 |
| Other | 75 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 845 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,745 |
| 10-14 minutes | 841 |
| 15-19 minutes | 675 |
| 20-24 minutes | 706 |
| 25-29 minutes | 268 |
| 30-34 minutes | 505 |
| 35-39 minutes | 174 |
| 40-44 minutes | 116 |
| 45-59 minutes | 139 |
| 60-89 minutes | 197 |
| 90+ minutes | 103 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,539 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 182 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 32 |
| Construction | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 578 |
| Wholesale Trade | 453 |
| Retail Trade | 806 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 142 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 84 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 2 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 95 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 109 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 38 |
| Gasoline Stations | 141 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 5 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 39 |
| General Merchandise Str | 151 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 199 |
| Information | 86 |
| Finance & Insurance | 311 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 159 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 92 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 60 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 97 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 133 |
| Legal Services | 27 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 15 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 64 |
| Educational Services | 1,006 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 936 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 585 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 359 |
| Accommodation | 48 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 311 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 757 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 77 |
| Public Administration Emp | 529 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Redwood Electric Cooperative | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 230 |
| Some High School | 388 |
| GED | 383 |
| Graduated High School | 3,439 |
| Some College/No Degree | 2,291 |
| Associates Degree | 1,350 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,604 |
| Graduate Degree | 545 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 852 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 48 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 2 |
| Construction Bus | 57 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 42 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 33 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 91 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 19 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 7 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 15 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 17 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 8 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 3 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 2 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 15 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 4 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 31 |
| Information Bus | 14 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 48 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 14 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 16 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 18 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 26 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 39 |
| Legal Services Bus | 7 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 9 |
| Educational Services Bus | 25 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 65 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 17 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 39 |
| Accommodation Bus | 6 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 33 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 164 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 32 |
| Public Administration Bus | 75 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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