Waseca County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,885 | — | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,261 | +1.5% | #761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $220,800 | -21.7% | #1,182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | -24.1% | #1,533 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.5% | #284 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Waseca County has a population of 18,885, making it the #1,939 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Waseca County is $76,261, ranking #761 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Waseca County is $220,800 (-21.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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96.4% of residents in Waseca County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Waseca County, Minnesota
Waseca County, Minnesota has a total population of 18,885, making it the 1,939th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waseca County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Waseca County is $76,261, which ranks #761 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Waseca County is $220,800, 21.7% below the national median. Renters in Waseca County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Waseca County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Waseca County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Waseca County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.