Waseca County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Waseca County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27161
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 423.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.61 sq mi
- Total Area
- 432.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.018460
- Longitude
- -93.589844
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,632
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,388
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,353 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,279 | 6.9% |
| White | 16,509 | 88.6% |
| Black | 182 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 264 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,542 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 5.8% |
| White | 12,939 | 89.9% |
| Black | 177 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 289 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,885
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,873
- Poverty Rate
- 7.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,339
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,257 | 91.4% |
| Black | 191 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 354 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,943
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,916 | 26.6% |
| Republican | 4,153 | 38.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,874 | 35.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,338 | 48.8% |
| Female | 5,568 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,726 | 79.7% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 2.4% |
| Black | 31 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,313
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 76.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,699 | 76.8% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 48.5% |
| Black | 18 | 58.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 72.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,068 | 76.2% |
| Female | 4,220 | 75.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,640 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,743 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,922
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $221,595
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $891
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.