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Waterville, MN


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Waterville, Minnesota

Waterville, Minnesota, in Le Sueur county, is 40 miles S of Burnsville, Minnesota (center to center) and 54 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,833 people lived in Waterville.

The People and Families of Waterville

In Waterville, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterville had a median family income of $45,536.

Political Inclinations

Waterville residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Waterville Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Waterville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Waterville, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Waterville is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Waterville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waterville, MN

Comparing Waterville 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
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built32
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