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Waseca, MN


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Waseca, Minnesota

Waseca, Minnesota, in Waseca county, is 49 miles S of Burnsville, Minnesota (center to center) and 63 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 8,493.

The People and Families of Waseca

In Waseca, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waseca had a median family income of $49,163.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waseca ($750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Waseca Housing

About 73% of housing units in Waseca are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Waseca, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Waseca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWaseca Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Waseca Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Waseca Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waseca, MN

Comparing Waseca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime52

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Historic Waseca

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Cottages at Maplewood. between 1880 and 1899

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Cottages at Maplewood. between 1880 and 1899

Waseca (Clear Lake and Maplewood) between 1880 and 1899

Clear Lake from Maplewood. c1898.

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