Demographics & People — Waseca, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,209 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,621 |
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| Family Households | 2,354 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2571 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,744 |
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| Black or African American | 118 |
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| Asian | 138 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 840 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,612 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 461 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,962 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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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 Waseca, Minnesota.
