Waseca County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Waseca County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 18,958. It is the 50th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waseca County is 40.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waseca County is $75,052. This is 14% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $213,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Waseca County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waseca County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.