Demographics & People — Waconia, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,223 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,900 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,999 |
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| Family Households | 3,565 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1158 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,331 |
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| Black or African American | 161 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 634 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,803 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,329 |
| Norwegian | 2,097 |
| Irish | 1,357 |
| Swedish | 1,250 |
| Other groups | 1,128 |
| English | 857 |
| Italian | 635 |
| Polish | 520 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
Language
| English Only | 11,700 |
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| Spanish | 466 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,401 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 487 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,431 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waconia, Minnesota.
