State Demographics
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 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 111,336 | 119,151 | 123,187 | 125,642 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7,727 | 7,218 | 7,354 |
| 5-9 | 7,961 | 7,565 | 7,680 |
| 10-14 | 8,019 | 7,774 | 8,002 |
| 15-19 | 9,478 | 9,088 | 9,379 |
| 20-24 | 8,920 | 9,339 | 9,040 |
| 25-29 | 7,278 | 7,562 | 7,007 |
| 30-34 | 7,177 | 7,395 | 7,876 |
| 35-39 | 7,098 | 7,679 | 7,631 |
| 40-44 | 7,798 | 7,192 | 7,717 |
| 45-49 | 8,900 | 7,018 | 7,270 |
| 50-54 | 8,716 | 7,563 | 6,889 |
| 55-59 | 7,731 | 8,435 | 7,486 |
| 60-64 | 6,055 | 7,861 | 7,807 |
| 65-69 | 4,460 | 6,732 | 7,368 |
| 70-74 | 3,704 | 5,484 | 6,175 |
| 75-79 | 2,907 | 3,691 | 4,825 |
| 80-84 | 2,523 | 2,584 | 2,992 |
| 85+ | 2,700 | 3,007 | 3,143 |
| 18+ | 90,273 | 95,880 | 97,654 |
| Median Age | 37 | 39 | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Population by Race
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total | 123,187.000 |
| White Alone | 86.920 |
| Black Alone | 5.570 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.570 |
| Asian Alone | 1.700 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.050 |
| Some Other Race | 2.970 |
| Two or More Races | 2.220 |
| Hispanic Origin | 8.620 |
| Diversity Index | 36.100 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Growth Rate
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2010 - 2014 | 2014 - 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0% | 0% |
| Households | 0% | 0% |
| Families | 0% | 0% |
| Median Household Income | % | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | % | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 39,498 | 43,912 | 46,087 | 47,190 |
| Housing Units | 41,617 | 47,793 | 50,113 | 51,476 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 34,563 | 35,970 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 11,524 | 11,220 | ||
| Vacant Units | 4,026 | 4,286 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Home Value
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,569 | $248,651 |
| Average Home Value | $240,679 | $272,310 |
| <$50,000 | 1,396 | 773 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 2,382 | 1,325 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 5,370 | 3,283 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 6,825 | 5,879 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 5,655 | 6,912 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 4,763 | 6,548 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 5,036 | 7,267 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 1,725 | 2,387 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 954 | 1,096 |
| $1,000,000 + | 144 | 178 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 900 |
| 2000-2009 | 6,846 |
| 1990-1999 | 6,100 |
| 1980-1989 | 4,840 |
| 1970-1979 | 7,730 |
| 1960-1969 | 4,006 |
| 1950-1959 | 4,833 |
| 1940-1949 | 2,045 |
| 1939 or Before | 10,922 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $68,112 | $75,431 |
| Average Household | $84,932 | $93,108 |
| Per Capita | $31,969 | $35,158 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Household Income Base
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 3,761 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 3,345 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 3,246 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 6,051 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 8,389 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 8,230 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 7,750 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 2,797 |
| $200,000+ | 2,518 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 60,524 |
| In-County Residents | 41,828 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 18,355 |
| Drive Alone | 47,183 |
| Carpooled | 4,691 |
| Public Transport | 295 |
| Work at Home | 6,125 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 3,692 |
| 5-9 minutes | 11,312 |
| 10-14 minutes | 9,939 |
| 15-19 minutes | 6,562 |
| 20-24 minutes | 5,869 |
| 25-29 minutes | 2,928 |
| 30-34 minutes | 4,423 |
| 35-39 minutes | 1,505 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,421 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3,300 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,489 |
| 90+ minutes | 958 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 60,215 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 541 |
| Mining | 12 |
| Utilities | 236 |
| Construction | 3,218 |
| Manufacturing | 8,633 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,246 |
| Retail Trade | 8,190 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 1,004 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 97 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 118 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 707 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 2,211 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 330 |
| Gasoline Stations | 131 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 215 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 805 |
| General Merchandise Str | 1,073 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 1,378 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 122 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 1,743 |
| Information | 763 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,113 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 810 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 261 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 2,042 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 1,205 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,279 |
| Legal Services | 208 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 76 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 567 |
| Educational Services | 5,426 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 6,615 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 757 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 3,837 |
| Accommodation | 432 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 3,405 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 4,369 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 653 |
| Public Administration Emp | 4,630 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 3,842 |
| Graduated High School | 23,326 |
| Associates Degree | 9,978 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,022 |
| Graduate Degree | 7,779 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 4,383 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 80 |
| Mining Bus | 3 |
| Utilities Bus | 13 |
| Construction Bus | 375 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 182 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 143 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 634 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 85 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 26 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 16 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 69 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 105 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 55 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 14 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 44 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 41 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 26 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 105 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 48 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 121 |
| Information Bus | 90 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 249 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 75 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 63 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 112 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 188 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 268 |
| Legal Services Bus | 52 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 7 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 123 |
| Educational Services Bus | 119 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 384 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 97 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 256 |
| Accommodation Bus | 46 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 210 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 620 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 115 |
| Public Administration Bus | 238 |
Source: ESRI, 2021-10-13
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