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 | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 111,151 | 118,954 | 123,134 | 124,016 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Population by Age
| Population | 2024 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6,855 |
| 5-9 | 7,366 |
| 10-14 | 7,791 |
| 15-19 | 9,174 |
| 20-24 | 10,063 |
| 25-29 | 6,426 |
| 30-34 | 7,192 |
| 35-39 | 7,622 |
| 40-44 | 7,990 |
| 45-49 | 6,867 |
| 50-54 | 7,167 |
| 55-59 | 7,222 |
| 60-64 | 8,096 |
| 65-69 | 7,362 |
| 70-74 | 5,908 |
| 75-79 | 4,358 |
| 80-84 | 2,835 |
| 85+ | 2,839 |
| 18+ | 96,096 |
| Median Age | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Population by Race
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total | 123,134.00 |
| White Alone | 81.09% |
| Black Alone | 5.3% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.61% |
| Asian Alone | 1.69% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 6.17% |
| Hispanic Origin | 9.99% |
| Diversity Index | 45.30 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Growth Rate
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 - 2029 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.14% |
| Households | 0.21% |
| Families | 0.14% |
| 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 | 39,467 | 43,878 | 45,921 | 46,407 |
| Housing Units | 41,570 | 47,740 | 49,136 | 49,658 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 34,254 | 34,657 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 11,667 | 11,750 | ||
| Vacant Units | 3,215 | 3,251 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Home Value
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $305,626 | $325,587 |
| Average Home Value | $342,538 | $362,225 |
| <$50,000 | 1,240 | 1,105 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 758 | 633 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 2,173 | 1,923 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 4,154 | 3,744 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 3,624 | 3,260 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 4,719 | 4,431 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 8,168 | 8,725 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 4,082 | 4,504 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 4,136 | 4,900 |
| $1,000,000 + | 187 | 226 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 2,213 |
| 2000-2009 | 6,709 |
| 1990-1999 | 5,852 |
| 1980-1989 | 4,428 |
| 1970-1979 | 7,630 |
| 1960-1969 | 4,026 |
| 1950-1959 | 4,662 |
| 1940-1949 | 2,271 |
| 1939 or Before | 10,628 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $81,429 | $94,733 |
| Average Household | $104,764 | $120,253 |
| Per Capita | $39,482 | $45,400 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Household Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 3,570 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 2,863 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 3,127 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 4,133 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 7,155 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 6,644 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 9,049 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 5,230 |
| $200,000+ | 4,150 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 59,534 |
| In-County Residents | 41,512 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 17,664 |
| Drive Alone | 45,077 |
| Carpooled | 4,591 |
| Public Transport | 303 |
| Work at Home | 6,044 |
| Motorcycle | 138 |
| Bicycle | 196 |
| Walked | 2,515 |
| Other | 575 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 3,285 |
| 5-9 minutes | 11,289 |
| 10-14 minutes | 10,828 |
| 15-19 minutes | 5,667 |
| 20-24 minutes | 6,147 |
| 25-29 minutes | 2,824 |
| 30-34 minutes | 4,081 |
| 35-39 minutes | 1,044 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,678 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3,655 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,056 |
| 90+ minutes | 936 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 63,016 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 558 |
| Mining | 9 |
| Utilities | 197 |
| Construction | 4,003 |
| Manufacturing | 7,982 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,343 |
| Retail Trade | 8,109 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 958 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 100 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 135 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 635 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 2,014 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 818 |
| Gasoline Stations | 142 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 222 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 1,106 |
| General Merchandise Str | 1,979 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 1,648 |
| Information | 849 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4,707 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 2,058 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 261 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 2,388 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 1,158 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,352 |
| Legal Services | 319 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 45 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 604 |
| Educational Services | 6,240 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 7,229 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 684 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 3,802 |
| Accommodation | 464 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 3,339 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 3,654 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 576 |
| Public Administration Emp | 5,548 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 1,857 |
| Some High School | 3,500 |
| GED | 4,434 |
| Graduated High School | 22,659 |
| Some College/No Degree | 15,021 |
| Associates Degree | 10,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,441 |
| Graduate Degree | 8,469 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 4,472 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 89 |
| Mining Bus | 3 |
| Utilities Bus | 13 |
| Construction Bus | 385 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 199 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 136 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 552 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 75 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 25 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 16 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 65 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 99 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 51 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 16 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 43 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 105 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 58 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 129 |
| Information Bus | 100 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 250 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 72 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 69 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 109 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 184 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 271 |
| Legal Services Bus | 51 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 5 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 124 |
| Educational Services Bus | 147 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 428 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 103 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 262 |
| Accommodation Bus | 51 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 211 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 687 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 107 |
| Public Administration Bus | 253 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-25
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