Demographics & People — Waseca, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,209 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,100 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 3,621 |
| Family Households | 2,354 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2571 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,744 |
| Black or African American | 118 |
| Asian | 138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,169 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,112 |
| Other groups | 1,724 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,004 |
| Irish | 965 |
| Norwegian | 912 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 885 |
| American | 523 |
| English | 508 |
| Polish | 332 |
Language
| English Only | 7,588 |
| Spanish | 840 |
| Population 5+ | 8,612 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 461 |
| Population 18+ | 6,962 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waseca, Minnesota.