Waseca, MN

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Waseca Overview

9,208
TOTAL POPULATION
4,006
MALE POPULATION
5,202
FEMALE POPULATION
77.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
129.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,940
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,639
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,632
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,279
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waseca Zip Codes

Waseca Area Codes

Race in Waseca

The most populous races in Waseca are White / Caucasian (7,775 | 84.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,004 | 10.9%), and Some other Race (683 | 7.4%).
Race in Waseca
Race# Population% Population
Asian1311.4%
Black / African American770.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,00410.9%
Native / Alaskan1321.4%
White / Caucasian7,77584.4%
Two or more Races4104.4%
Some other Race6837.4%
Total9,208100.0%

Ancestry in Waseca

The most populous ancestries reported in Waseca are German (3,169 | 34.4%), Irish (965 | 10.5%), Norwegian (912 | 9.9%), Mexican (885 | 9.6%), and American (523 | 5.7%), together accounting for 70.1% of all Waseca residents.
Ancestry in Waseca
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.1%
Alsatian200.2%
American5235.7%
Arab540.6%
Austrian160.2%
Blackfeet220.2%
British140.2%
Burmese240.3%
Canadian70.1%
Central American490.5%
Chippewa1912.1%
Croatian60.1%
Czech1381.5%
Czechoslovakian60.1%
Danish870.9%
Dutch1041.1%
English5085.5%
European170.2%
Finnish730.8%
French370.4%
French Canadian110.1%
German3,16934.4%
Indian (Asian)670.7%
Irish96510.5%
Italian260.3%
Lebanese160.2%
Mexican8859.6%
Mongolian70.1%
Northern European190.2%
Norwegian9129.9%
Pakistani90.1%
Polish3323.6%
Russian1882.0%
Salvadoran490.5%
Scandinavian2262.5%
Scottish260.3%
Sioux971.1%
Slovak200.2%
Sri Lankan30.0%
Subsaharan African70.1%
Swedish3203.5%
Swiss790.9%
Thai190.2%
Welsh210.2%
Yugoslavian1801.9%
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Immigrants in Waseca

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waseca came from Latin America (205 | 2.2%), Central America (197 | 2.1%), Mexico (189 | 2.1%), Asia (122 | 1.3%), and Eastern Asia (67 | 0.7%), together accounting for 8.5% of all Waseca residents.
Immigrants in Waseca
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.1%
Asia1221.3%
Central America1972.1%
China590.6%
Eastern Africa70.1%
Eastern Asia670.7%
Eastern Europe210.2%
Europe400.4%
Guatemala80.1%
India190.2%
Korea80.1%
Latin America2052.2%
Mexico1892.1%
Northern Europe190.2%
Poland210.2%
Singapore70.1%
Somalia70.1%
South America80.1%
South Central Asia190.2%
South Eastern Asia360.4%
Thailand180.2%
Vietnam110.1%
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Sex and Age in Waseca

Sex and Age in Waseca

The most populous age groups in Waseca are 5 to 9 Years (355 | 8.9%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (514 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waseca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years261 (6.5%)386 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Years355 (8.9%)361 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years244 (6.1%)314 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years334 (8.3%)167 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Years176 (4.4%)232 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years166 (4.1%)341 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years238 (5.9%)486 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years291 (7.3%)441 (8.5%)
40 to 44 Years241 (6.0%)514 (9.9%)
45 to 49 Years281 (7.0%)303 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years304 (7.6%)201 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years171 (4.3%)189 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years325 (8.1%)343 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years258 (6.4%)238 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years84 (2.1%)217 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years87 (2.2%)110 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years116 (2.9%)173 (3.3%)
85 Years and over74 (1.8%)186 (3.6%)
Total4,006 (100.0%)5,202 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waseca

Median Family Size in Waseca

The median family size in Waseca is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,669 | 73.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (86 | 3.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waseca
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,669 (73.6%)3.13
Single Male/Father86 (3.8%)2.50
Single Female/Mother512 (22.6%)2.71
Total Families2,267 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Waseca

The median household size in Waseca is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (86 | 2.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (1,317 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waseca
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,669 (46.6%)3.14
Single Male/Father86 (2.4%)3.56
Single Female/Mother512 (14.3%)2.79
Non-family1,317 (36.7%)1.10
Total Households3,584 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waseca

Out of a total of 3,584 households in Waseca, 2,267 (63.2%) are family households, while 1,317 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 843, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,186.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waseca
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,186 (33.1%)
2-Person Households843 (23.5%)117 (3.3%)
3-Person Households548 (15.3%)8 (0.2%)
4-Person Households378 (10.5%)6 (0.2%)
5-Person Households381 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households72 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,267 (63.2%)1,317 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Waseca

Fertility by Age in Waseca

Average fertility rate in Waseca is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waseca
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years97 (92.4%)92.0
35 to 50 years8 (7.6%)6.0
Total105 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waseca

52.4% of women with births (105) in Waseca are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 51.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waseca
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years47 (48.4%)50 (51.5%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (52.4%)50 (47.6%)

Fertility by Education in Waseca

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waseca
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree80 (76.2%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree25 (23.8%)80.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total105 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waseca

47.6% of women with births in Waseca are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 62.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waseca
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (37.5%)50 (62.5%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (52.4%)50 (47.6%)

Income in Waseca

Income Overview in Waseca

Per Capita Income in Waseca is $32,940, while median incomes of families and households are $82,639 and $62,632 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,208$32,940
Median Family Income2,267$82,639
Mean Family Income2,267$107,414
Median Household Income3,584$62,632
Mean Household Income3,584$85,923
Income Deficit2,267$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,20834.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,20865.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,2080.45

Earnings by Sex in Waseca

Average Earnings in Waseca are $40,960, $51,172 for men and $33,387 for women, a difference of 34.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Waseca
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,264 (48.5%)$51,172
Female2,408 (51.5%)$33,387
Total4,672 (100.0%)$40,960

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waseca

The most common earnings brackets in Waseca are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (320 | 14.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (232 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waseca
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (1.0%)164 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999106 (4.7%)115 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (0.8%)73 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999116 (5.1%)50 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49955 (2.4%)217 (9.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99994 (4.2%)83 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (0.7%)64 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (0.8%)43 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49923 (1.0%)28 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99982 (3.6%)76 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999100 (4.4%)214 (8.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99987 (3.8%)117 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999113 (5.0%)203 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99957 (2.5%)168 (7.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999194 (8.6%)164 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999165 (7.3%)53 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999256 (11.3%)232 (9.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999320 (14.1%)38 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999232 (10.2%)187 (7.8%)
$100,000+189 (8.4%)119 (4.9%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)2,408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waseca

Average earnings in Waseca are $55,529 for men and $36,860 for women, a difference of 33.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,875, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,938. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,700, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,787.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waseca
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,938$39,427
High School Diploma$47,963$28,787
College or Associate's Degree$58,144$39,648
Bachelor's Degree$59,693$58,700
Graduate Degree$117,875$46,287
Total$55,529$36,860

Family Income in Waseca

Family Income Brackets in Waseca

According to the Waseca family income data, there are 385 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Waseca
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000843.7%
$10,000 to $14,999411.8%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992209.7%
$35,000 to $49,99935415.6%
$50,000 to $74,99938316.9%
$75,000 to $99,99930613.5%
$100,000 to $149,99938517.0%
$150,000 to $199,99932614.4%
$200,000+1657.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waseca

7+ person families (72 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Waseca with $181,944 per family, while 2-person families (920 | 40.6%) have the highest median income of $35,441 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waseca
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families920 (40.6%)$70,882
3-Person Families514 (22.7%)$76,250
4-Person Families351 (15.5%)$103,631
5-Person Families365 (16.1%)$0
6-Person Families45 (2.0%)$0
7+ Person Families72 (3.2%)$181,944
Total2,267 (100.0%)$82,639

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waseca

The median family income in Waseca is $82,639, with families comprising 3+ earners (245) having the highest median family income of $181,875, while families with no earners (291) have the lowest median family income of $35,188, accounting for 10.8% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waseca
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners291 (12.8%)$35,188
1 Earner614 (27.1%)$57,773
2 Earners1,117 (49.3%)$93,530
3+ Earners245 (10.8%)$181,875
Total2,267 (100.0%)$82,639

Household Income in Waseca

Household Income Brackets in Waseca

With 667 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Waseca, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (0.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waseca
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001544.3%
$10,000 to $14,999110.3%
$15,000 to $24,99935810.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993198.9%
$35,000 to $49,99966718.6%
$50,000 to $74,99960616.9%
$75,000 to $99,99949113.7%
$100,000 to $149,99948713.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993269.1%
$200,000+1654.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waseca

The median household income in Waseca is $62,632, with the highest median household income of $92,763 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,034 households (28.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,227, with 1,063 households (29.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waseca
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years157 (4.4%)$52,969
25 to 44 Years1,330 (37.1%)$68,750
45 to 64 Years1,034 (28.8%)$92,763
65+ Years1,063 (29.7%)$36,227
Total3,584 (100.0%)$62,632

Poverty in Waseca

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waseca

With 4.5% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Waseca, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (15.5%) and 53 females (21.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waseca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (10.7%)16 (4.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (11.3%)
6 to 11 Years23 (6.2%)42 (12.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years49 (15.5%)53 (21.4%)
25 to 34 Years14 (3.5%)106 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)33 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years13 (2.2%)50 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years27 (5.5%)49 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (4.3%)
75 Years and over25 (9.2%)55 (12.7%)
Total179 (4.5%)435 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waseca

According to the poverty statistics in Waseca, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waseca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years233 (89.3%)370 (95.9%)
5 Years101 (100.0%)94 (88.7%)
6 to 11 Years348 (93.8%)284 (87.1%)
12 to 14 Years122 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)
15 Years72 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years119 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years268 (84.5%)195 (78.6%)
25 to 34 Years390 (96.5%)497 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years509 (100.0%)707 (95.5%)
45 to 54 Years567 (97.8%)355 (87.6%)
55 to 64 Years465 (94.5%)449 (90.2%)
65 to 74 Years338 (100.0%)424 (95.7%)
75 Years and over246 (90.8%)377 (87.3%)
Total3,778 (95.5%)4,126 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waseca

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waseca show that 0.3% or 5 of the total 1,669 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waseca
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children833 (99.4%)5 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children626 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,664 (99.7%)5 (0.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waseca

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waseca
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)71 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)38 (22.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)120 (23.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waseca

The poverty data for Waseca shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (0.3%) and 120 of the single-parent households (20.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (0.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 household (25.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waseca
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (0.6%)11 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)71 (25.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)38 (22.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (0.3%)120 (20.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Waseca

Employment by Class of Employer in Waseca

Among the 4,052 employed individuals in Waseca, private company employees (2,944 | 72.7%), not-for-profit organizations (481 | 11.9%), and local government employees (181 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waseca
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,94472.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)972.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1343.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations48111.9%
Local Government Employees1814.5%
State Government Employees1343.3%
Federal Government Employees812.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,052100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waseca

According to the labor force statistics for Waseca, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,156), 59.8% or 4,279 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 201 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 89.2% or 364 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waseca
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years167 (45.1%)25 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Years364 (89.2%)41 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Years366 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years530 (73.2%)48 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,099 (73.9%)48 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years929 (85.3%)39 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years292 (81.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years308 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years207 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,279 (59.8%)201 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waseca

According to labor force statistics for Waseca, 72.9% of individuals (3,525) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,835) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 134 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.1% or 837 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.3% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waseca
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School189 (46.0%)59 (14.3%)
High School Diploma1,173 (64.0%)106 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,324 (81.2%)33 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher837 (87.1%)16 (1.7%)
Total3,525 (72.9%)184 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waseca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waseca are Community & Social Service (426 | 10.4%), Management (298 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (178 | 4.4%), Business & Financial (169 | 4.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (160 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waseca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waseca, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waseca
OccupationMaleFemale
Management115 (38.6%)183 (61.4%)
Business & Financial86 (50.9%)83 (49.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science64 (68.1%)30 (31.9%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (18.9%)30 (81.1%)
Architecture & Engineering42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 24 (5.6%)402 (94.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)159 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (13.5%)154 (86.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating66 (41.2%)94 (58.8%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Total (Category)355 (30.9%)792 (69.1%)
Total (Overall)1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waseca are Healthcare Support (339 | 8.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (192 | 4.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (185 | 4.5%), Security & Protection (110 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (91 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Waseca

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waseca, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (86.4%), and Law Enforcement (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (69.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waseca
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support102 (30.1%)237 (69.9%)
Security & Protection95 (86.4%)15 (13.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement76 (83.5%)15 (16.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving68 (36.8%)117 (63.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance122 (63.5%)70 (36.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)387 (46.2%)451 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waseca are Office & Administration (463 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (453 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waseca

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waseca
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related259 (57.2%)194 (42.8%)
Office & Administration101 (21.8%)362 (78.2%)
Total (Category)360 (39.3%)556 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waseca are Construction & Extraction (275 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (115 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (29 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waseca

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waseca
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)419 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waseca are Production (424 | 10.4%), Transportation (227 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (110 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waseca

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waseca
OccupationMaleFemale
Production197 (46.5%)227 (53.5%)
Transportation208 (91.6%)19 (8.4%)
Material Moving62 (56.4%)48 (43.6%)
Total (Category)467 (61.4%)294 (38.6%)
Total (Overall)1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waseca

Employment Industries in Waseca

The major employment industries in Waseca include Manufacturing (842 | 20.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (772 | 18.9%), Retail Trade (347 | 8.5%), Construction (272 | 6.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (252 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Waseca

Employment Industries by Sex in Waseca

The Waseca industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (78.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (74.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waseca
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Construction249 (91.5%)23 (8.5%)
Manufacturing430 (51.1%)412 (48.9%)
Wholesale Trade116 (64.8%)63 (35.2%)
Retail Trade166 (47.8%)181 (52.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing129 (87.2%)19 (12.8%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance29 (22.0%)103 (78.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Professional & Scientific48 (29.3%)116 (70.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support117 (67.6%)56 (32.4%)
Educational Services61 (30.5%)139 (69.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance195 (25.3%)577 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services92 (36.5%)160 (63.5%)
Public Administration154 (62.4%)93 (37.7%)
Total1,988 (48.7%)2,093 (51.3%)

Education in Waseca

School Enrollment in Waseca

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,771 students in Waseca are elementary school (490 | 27.7%), middle school (466 | 26.3%), and high school (452 | 25.5%).
School Enrollment in Waseca
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1367.7%
Kindergarten794.5%
Elementary School49027.7%
Middle School46626.3%
High School45225.5%
College / Undergraduate1206.8%
Graduate / Professional281.6%
Total1,771100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waseca

Out of a total of 1,771 students who are enrolled in schools in Waseca, 128 (7.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,643 (92.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (34.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waseca
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds39 (66.1%)20 (33.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old551 (90.6%)57 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds529 (97.2%)15 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds283 (93.7%)19 (6.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over31 (66.0%)16 (34.0%)
Total1,643 (92.8%)128 (7.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waseca

Education (315 | 25.6%), business (257 | 20.9%), psychology (164 | 13.3%), arts & humanities (94 | 7.6%), and science & technology (82 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,232 individuals in Waseca who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waseca
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics695.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural121.0%
Physical & Health Sciences131.1%
Psychology16413.3%
Social Sciences615.0%
Engineering594.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology826.7%
Business25720.9%
Education31525.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History695.6%
Visual & Performing Arts302.4%
Communications70.6%
Arts & Humanities947.6%
Total1,232100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waseca

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waseca

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waseca are males with 2 vehicles (953, accounting for 48.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,119, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waseca
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle417 (21.3%)297 (14.3%)
2 Vehicles953 (48.6%)1,119 (53.8%)
3 Vehicles229 (11.7%)291 (14.0%)
4 Vehicles232 (11.8%)199 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles129 (6.6%)163 (7.8%)
Total1,960 (100.0%)2,078 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waseca

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waseca are 5 to 9 minutes (903 commuters, 22.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (525 commuters, 13.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (494 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Waseca
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes45411.4%
5 to 9 Minutes90322.8%
10 to 14 Minutes52513.2%
15 to 19 Minutes3939.9%
20 to 24 Minutes49412.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2456.2%
30 to 34 Minutes3067.7%
35 to 39 Minutes922.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1594.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1754.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1333.4%
90 or more Minutes912.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Waseca

The most common commute times in Waseca are 5 to 9 minutes (409 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (494 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waseca
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes246 (12.7%)208 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes409 (21.1%)494 (24.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes193 (10.0%)332 (16.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes96 (5.0%)297 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes317 (16.4%)177 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes156 (8.1%)89 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes81 (4.2%)225 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes84 (4.3%)8 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes133 (6.9%)26 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes151 (7.8%)24 (1.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes44 (2.3%)89 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes25 (1.3%)66 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waseca

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waseca are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (374, 19.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (526, 25.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waseca
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM161 (8.3%)36 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM212 (11.0%)217 (10.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM107 (5.5%)99 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM161 (8.3%)127 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM216 (11.2%)90 (4.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM235 (12.1%)526 (25.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM142 (7.3%)231 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM73 (3.8%)116 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (0.3%)38 (1.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM159 (8.2%)51 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM37 (1.9%)181 (8.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (0.4%)76 (3.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM45 (2.3%)162 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM374 (19.3%)85 (4.2%)
Total1,935 (100.0%)2,035 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waseca

Occupancy by Ownership in Waseca

Of the total 3,584 dwellings in Waseca, owner-occupied units account for 2,690 (75.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 894 (24.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waseca
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,69075.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units89424.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,584100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waseca

Occupancy by Household Size in Waseca
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,18633.1%
2-Person Household96026.8%
3-Person Household55615.5%
4+ Person Household88224.6%
Total Housing Units3,584100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waseca

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waseca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household688 (58.0%)498 (42.0%)
2-Person Household899 (93.6%)61 (6.4%)
3-Person Household370 (66.5%)186 (33.5%)
4+ Person Household733 (83.1%)149 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units2,690 (75.1%)894 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waseca

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waseca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School96 (56.1%)75 (43.9%)
High School Diploma1,073 (69.3%)476 (30.7%)
College/Associate Degree873 (77.7%)251 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher648 (87.6%)92 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waseca

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waseca
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years71219.9%
35 to 44 Years77521.6%
45 to 54 Years49813.9%
55 to 64 Years53615.0%
65 to 74 Years54915.3%
75 to 84 Years3389.4%
85 Years and Over1764.9%
Total3,584100.0%

Housing Finances in Waseca

Median Income by Occupancy in Waseca

Median Income by Occupancy in Waseca
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,690 (75.1%)$78,281
Renter-Occupied894 (24.9%)$32,596
Average3,584 (100.0%)$62,632

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waseca

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waseca
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.2%)103 (11.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99925 (0.9%)21 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99960 (2.2%)183 (20.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99944 (1.6%)73 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999237 (8.8%)83 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999450 (16.7%)216 (24.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999476 (17.7%)128 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999413 (15.3%)78 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999487 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more493 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,690 (100.0%)894 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waseca

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waseca
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30024 (0.9%)37 (4.1%)
$300 to $499315 (11.7%)103 (11.5%)
$500 to $799590 (21.9%)255 (28.5%)
$800 to $999231 (8.6%)143 (16.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499762 (28.3%)133 (14.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999472 (17.5%)31 (3.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499205 (7.6%)109 (12.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99926 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more65 (2.4%)9 (1.0%)
Total2,690 (100.0%)894 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waseca

Housing Structures in Waseca

Housing Structures in Waseca
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,88180.4%
Single Unit, Attached1644.6%
2 Unit Apartments681.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments481.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments732.0%
10 or more Apartments3128.7%
Mobile Home / Other381.1%
Total3,584100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waseca

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waseca
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,565 (89.0%)316 (11.0%)
Single Unit, Attached106 (64.6%)58 (35.4%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (27.9%)49 (72.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)312 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total2,690 (75.1%)894 (24.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waseca

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waseca
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)54 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms67 (2.5%)140 (15.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms522 (19.4%)502 (56.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,104 (41.0%)152 (17.0%)
8 or more Rooms997 (37.1%)46 (5.1%)
Total2,690 (100.0%)894 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waseca

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waseca
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,451 (91.1%)437 (48.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas95 (3.5%)47 (5.3%)
Electricity144 (5.3%)378 (42.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)32 (3.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,690 (100.0%)894 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waseca

Household Vehicle Usage in Waseca
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (1.0%)175 (19.6%)
1 Vehicle719 (26.7%)442 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles1,284 (47.7%)273 (30.5%)
3 or more Vehicles661 (24.6%)4 (0.4%)
Total2,690 (100.0%)894 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waseca

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waseca

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8851,805
Median Property Value$152,200$186,600
Median Household Income$69,609$389
Monthly Housing Costs$594$65
Real Estate Taxes$2,233$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waseca

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waseca
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)14 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999195 (22.0%)204 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999649 (73.3%)1,270 (70.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99941 (4.6%)273 (15.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)19 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total885 (100.0%)1,805 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waseca

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waseca
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00030 (3.4%)51 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999104 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999148 (16.7%)151 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (9.9%)302 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999110 (12.4%)388 (21.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999215 (24.3%)303 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more104 (11.7%)272 (15.1%)
Total885 (100.0%)1,805 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waseca

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waseca
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x370 (41.8%)79,957 (4,429.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x176 (19.9%)880 (48.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x37 (4.2%)431 (23.9%)
4.0x or more297 (33.6%)129 (7.1%)
Total885 (100.0%)1,805 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waseca

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waseca
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80082 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499126 (14.2%)69 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,499662 (74.8%)366 (20.3%)
Total885 (100.0%)1,805 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waseca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waseca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waseca
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years854 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,410 (99.1%)13 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years569 (93.3%)41 (6.7%)
26 to 34 Years904 (97.4%)24 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,174 (94.0%)75 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years900 (91.4%)85 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years899 (90.8%)91 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years781 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older703 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,194 (96.1%)329 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waseca

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waseca
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born854 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,410 (99.1%)13 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen569 (93.3%)41 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waseca

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waseca
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000675 (94.3%)41 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,689 (91.5%)156 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,357 (98.8%)17 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,205 (97.8%)27 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over3,174 (97.3%)88 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waseca

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waseca
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6474 (55.5%)539 (63.1%)
6 to 18 Years716 (50.3%)960 (67.5%)
19 to 25 Years267 (43.8%)338 (55.4%)
25 to 34 Years279 (30.1%)718 (77.4%)
35 to 44 Years271 (21.7%)944 (75.6%)
45 to 54 Years109 (11.1%)837 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years280 (28.3%)682 (68.9%)
65 to 74 Years754 (96.5%)505 (64.7%)
75 Years and over703 (100.0%)499 (71.0%)
Total3,853 (45.2%)6,022 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waseca

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waseca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years49 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years102 (14.1%)72 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years175 (11.1%)157 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years99 (29.3%)229 (51.7%)
75 Years and over155 (57.2%)199 (46.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waseca

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waseca: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years92 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (3.5%)29 (6.6%)
75 Years and over67 (24.7%)110 (25.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waseca: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years24 (7.1%)63 (14.2%)
75 Years and over8 (2.9%)14 (3.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waseca: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years75 (10.4%)72 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years84 (5.3%)79 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years72 (21.3%)43 (9.7%)
75 Years and over31 (11.4%)46 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waseca: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (4.3%)88 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years39 (11.5%)152 (34.3%)
75 Years and over88 (32.5%)150 (34.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waseca: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (2.0%)13 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (4.3%)
75 Years and over68 (25.1%)67 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Waseca

Computing Device Access in Waseca

Computing Device Access in Waseca
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,59372.4%
Smartphone2,93982.0%
Tablet2,33765.2%
No Computing Device43212.0%
Total3,584100.0%

Internet Access in Waseca

Internet Access in Waseca
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet200.6%
Broadband Home2,54270.9%
Cellular Data Only36210.1%
Satellite Internet1363.8%
No Internet55015.3%
Total3,584100.0%

Waseca Summary

Waseca is a city located in the south-central region of Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat of Waseca County and is situated along the Blue Earth River. The city is located approximately 70 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. As of the 2010 census, the population of Waseca was 9,410.

History

The area that is now Waseca was first settled in 1854 by a group of settlers from New York. The city was named after the Dakota word for “rich” or “abundant”. The city was officially incorporated in 1857 and was designated as the county seat of Waseca County in 1858.
In the late 19th century, Waseca was a major center for the production of agricultural machinery. The city was home to several factories, including the Waseca Harvester Works, which produced the first successful self-propelled combine harvester. The city also had a thriving lumber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.

Geography

Waseca is located in south-central Minnesota, approximately 70 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The city is situated along the Blue Earth River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 5.6 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Waseca is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several factories, including the Waseca Harvester Works, which produces agricultural machinery. The city also has a thriving lumber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Waseca was 9,410. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median household income in Waseca was $45,945 in 2018. The median age of the city was 38.7 years. The city had a poverty rate of 11.3%.

Conclusion

Waseca is a city located in the south-central region of Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat of Waseca County and is situated along the Blue Earth River. The city is home to several factories, including the Waseca Harvester Works, which produces agricultural machinery. The city also has a thriving lumber industry, with several sawmills located in the area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Waseca was 9,410. The median household income in Waseca was $45,945 in 2018. The median age of the city was 38.7 years. The city had a poverty rate of 11.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waseca?
Total Population of Waseca is 9,208.
What is the Total Male Population of Waseca?
Total Male Population of Waseca is 4,006.
What is the Total Female Population of Waseca?
Total Female Population of Waseca is 5,202.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waseca?
There are 77.01 Males per 100 Females in Waseca.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waseca?
There are 129.86 Females per 100 Males in Waseca.
What is the Median Population Age in Waseca?
Median Population Age in Waseca is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waseca
Average Family Size in Waseca is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waseca
Average Household Size in Waseca is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waseca?
Per Capita income in Waseca is $32,940.
What is the Median Family Income in Waseca?
Median Family Income in Waseca is $82,639.
What is the Median Household income in Waseca?
Median Household Income in Waseca is $62,632.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waseca?
Income or Wage Gap in Waseca is 34.8%.
Women in Waseca earn 65.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waseca?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waseca is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waseca?
There are 4,279 People in the Labor Forcein in Waseca.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waseca?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Waseca.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waseca?
Unemployment Rate in Waseca is 4.7%.