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
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 111,159 | 118,959 | 123,753 | 124,447 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6,808 |
| 5-9 | 6,911 |
| 10-14 | 7,540 |
| 15-19 | 9,179 |
| 20-24 | 10,790 |
| 25-29 | 6,752 |
| 30-34 | 6,954 |
| 35-39 | 7,509 |
| 40-44 | 8,031 |
| 45-49 | 7,322 |
| 50-54 | 6,968 |
| 55-59 | 7,015 |
| 60-64 | 7,642 |
| 65-69 | 7,478 |
| 70-74 | 6,315 |
| 75-79 | 4,728 |
| 80-84 | 2,903 |
| 85+ | 2,909 |
| 18+ | 97,511 |
| Median Age | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Race
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 123,753.00 |
| White Alone | 80.37% |
| Black Alone | 5.98% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.67% |
| Asian Alone | 1.66% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 6.19% |
| Hispanic Origin | 10.06% |
| Diversity Index | 46.30 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Growth Rate
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.11% |
| Households | 0.27% |
| Families | 0.08% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 39,471 | 43,881 | 46,594 | 47,226 |
| Housing Units | 41,574 | 47,744 | 49,744 | 50,411 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 34,654 | 35,102 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 11,940 | 12,123 | ||
| Vacant Units | 3,150 | 3,185 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Home Value
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $317,156 | $372,289 |
| Average Home Value | $361,117 | $413,429 |
| <$50,000 | 1,087 | 999 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 527 | 365 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,544 | 1,028 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 3,248 | 2,135 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 4,807 | 3,450 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 4,805 | 3,980 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 7,633 | 7,737 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 5,079 | 6,528 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 4,330 | 6,517 |
| $1,000,000 + | 240 | 373 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 2,747 |
| 2000-2009 | 6,991 |
| 1990-1999 | 5,556 |
| 1980-1989 | 4,302 |
| 1970-1979 | 8,220 |
| 1960-1969 | 3,788 |
| 1950-1959 | 4,264 |
| 1940-1949 | 2,506 |
| 1939 or Before | 9,964 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $87,137 | $101,470 |
| Average Household | $105,767 | $118,177 |
| Per Capita | $40,460 | $45,494 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Household Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 3,256 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 1,858 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 3,727 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 4,140 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 6,707 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 6,494 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 8,895 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 6,666 |
| $200,000+ | 4,851 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 59,539 |
| In-County Residents | 41,808 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 17,468 |
| Drive Alone | 43,826 |
| Carpooled | 5,022 |
| Public Transport | 259 |
| Work at Home | 5,895 |
| Motorcycle | 95 |
| Bicycle | 434 |
| Walked | 3,305 |
| Other | 615 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 3,155 |
| 5-9 minutes | 11,806 |
| 10-14 minutes | 10,060 |
| 15-19 minutes | 5,845 |
| 20-24 minutes | 5,883 |
| 25-29 minutes | 2,788 |
| 30-34 minutes | 4,691 |
| 35-39 minutes | 971 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,643 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3,757 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,179 |
| 90+ minutes | 866 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 64,039 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 597 |
| Mining | 16 |
| Utilities | 213 |
| Construction | 4,081 |
| Manufacturing | 9,280 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,322 |
| Retail Trade | 7,515 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 864 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 91 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 120 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 685 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 2,037 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 341 |
| Gasoline Stations | 172 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 227 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 1,122 |
| General Merchandise Str | 1,855 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 1,528 |
| Information | 1,487 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4,125 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 1,887 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 252 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 1,987 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 1,267 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,435 |
| Legal Services | 265 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 105 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 682 |
| Educational Services | 6,414 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 7,070 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 731 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 3,892 |
| Accommodation | 518 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 3,374 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 3,938 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 590 |
| Public Administration Emp | 5,286 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 1,848 |
| Some High School | 3,293 |
| GED | 4,954 |
| Graduated High School | 22,264 |
| Some College/No Degree | 15,631 |
| Associates Degree | 11,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,424 |
| Graduate Degree | 8,010 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 4,654 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 82 |
| Mining Bus | 5 |
| Utilities Bus | 15 |
| Construction Bus | 402 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 212 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 128 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 565 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 75 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 21 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 15 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 66 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 107 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 53 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 19 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 43 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 110 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 57 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 127 |
| Information Bus | 104 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 251 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 68 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 69 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 114 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 193 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 294 |
| Legal Services Bus | 55 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 6 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 130 |
| Educational Services Bus | 154 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 444 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 113 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 279 |
| Accommodation Bus | 55 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 224 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 697 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 108 |
| Public Administration Bus | 252 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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