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 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 111,159 | 118,961 | 122,581 | 122,955 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7,715 | 7,039 | 7,113 |
| 5-9 | 7,950 | 7,504 | 7,402 |
| 10-14 | 8,006 | 7,753 | 7,818 |
| 15-19 | 9,467 | 9,581 | 9,576 |
| 20-24 | 8,911 | 8,554 | 8,357 |
| 25-29 | 7,268 | 7,391 | 6,954 |
| 30-34 | 7,168 | 7,482 | 7,568 |
| 35-39 | 7,085 | 7,729 | 7,574 |
| 40-44 | 7,786 | 7,444 | 7,702 |
| 45-49 | 8,886 | 6,790 | 7,320 |
| 50-54 | 8,700 | 7,558 | 6,589 |
| 55-59 | 7,718 | 7,963 | 7,190 |
| 60-64 | 6,042 | 7,901 | 7,290 |
| 65-69 | 4,449 | 6,979 | 7,195 |
| 70-74 | 3,697 | 5,648 | 6,302 |
| 75-79 | 2,901 | 3,899 | 4,804 |
| 80-84 | 2,518 | 2,628 | 3,141 |
| 85+ | 2,693 | 2,738 | 3,060 |
| 18+ | 90,127 | 95,556 | 95,878 |
| Median Age | 37 | 39 | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 122,581.00 |
| White Alone | 81.20 |
| Black Alone | 5.57 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.60 |
| Asian Alone | 1.68 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.05 |
| Some Other Race | 4.93 |
| Two or More Races | 5.98 |
| Hispanic Origin | 9.79 |
| Diversity Index | 44.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.06% |
| Households | 0.20% |
| Families | 0.12% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 39,471 | 43,881 | 45,836 | 46,288 |
| Housing Units | 41,574 | 47,745 | 48,983 | 49,482 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 35,054 | 35,666 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 10,782 | 10,622 | ||
| Vacant Units | 3,147 | 3,194 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $254,715 | $280,562 |
| Average Home Value | $288,600 | $310,777 |
| <$50,000 | 1,938 | 1,180 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 1,585 | 1,090 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 4,049 | 3,003 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 4,732 | 3,936 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 4,768 | 5,094 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 4,836 | 5,776 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 6,493 | 7,763 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 3,408 | 4,198 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 2,502 | 2,960 |
| $1,000,000 + | 241 | 188 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 1,921 |
| 2000-2009 | 6,632 |
| 1990-1999 | 6,186 |
| 1980-1989 | 4,197 |
| 1970-1979 | 7,878 |
| 1960-1969 | 3,979 |
| 1950-1959 | 4,517 |
| 1940-1949 | 2,120 |
| 1939 or Before | 10,867 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $70,728 | $78,204 |
| Average Household | $97,941 | $109,205 |
| Per Capita | $36,933 | $41,414 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 2,493 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 3,551 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 3,944 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 4,839 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 9,234 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 6,449 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 7,985 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 4,024 |
| $200,000+ | 3,318 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 59,244 |
| In-County Residents | 41,199 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 17,722 |
| Drive Alone | 44,844 |
| Carpooled | 4,663 |
| Public Transport | 317 |
| Work at Home | 6,544 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 3,301 |
| 5-9 minutes | 11,283 |
| 10-14 minutes | 9,874 |
| 15-19 minutes | 5,955 |
| 20-24 minutes | 6,030 |
| 25-29 minutes | 2,805 |
| 30-34 minutes | 4,053 |
| 35-39 minutes | 1,214 |
| 40-44 minutes | 1,327 |
| 45-59 minutes | 3,544 |
| 60-89 minutes | 2,253 |
| 90+ minutes | 1,062 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 61,620 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 555 |
| Mining | 11 |
| Utilities | 211 |
| Construction | 3,236 |
| Manufacturing | 8,928 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,265 |
| Retail Trade | 8,095 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 1,006 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 108 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 133 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 651 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 2,217 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 310 |
| Gasoline Stations | 141 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 224 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 1,337 |
| General Merchandise Str | 1,967 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 1,514 |
| Information | 895 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,505 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 860 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 247 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 2,397 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 1,170 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,346 |
| Legal Services | 307 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 45 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 578 |
| Educational Services | 5,738 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 6,883 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 630 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 3,719 |
| Accommodation | 429 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 3,290 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 4,627 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 576 |
| Public Administration Emp | 5,465 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 3,366 |
| Graduated High School | 22,197 |
| Associates Degree | 10,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,969 |
| Graduate Degree | 8,053 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 4,344 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 85 |
| Mining Bus | 3 |
| Utilities Bus | 12 |
| Construction Bus | 372 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 188 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 135 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 568 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 77 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 27 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 15 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 69 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 102 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 52 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 16 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 42 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 110 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 58 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 120 |
| Information Bus | 99 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 248 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 72 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 63 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 113 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 176 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 269 |
| Legal Services Bus | 51 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 5 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 121 |
| Educational Services Bus | 135 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 391 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 103 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 258 |
| Accommodation Bus | 50 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 208 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 615 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 108 |
| Public Administration Bus | 244 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Tom Lambrecht