Waseca County, MN

County

Cities in Waseca County

Neighborhoods in Waseca County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Waseca

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Households with Children

32.7%

School Enrollment K-12

2,050

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.5%
High School / GED: 34.5%
Some College or Associate's: 38.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.0%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.3%
Spanish: 3.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources