Demographics & People — Waterville, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,778 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.8 |
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| Total Households | 845 |
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| Family Households | 517 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1628 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,573 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 646 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 535 |
| Other groups | 206 |
| Irish | 200 |
| Norwegian | 86 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 77 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| English | 65 |
| Swedish | 57 |
| Czech | 54 |
Language
| English Only | 1,671 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,699 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 97 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,433 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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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 Waterville, Minnesota.
