Waseca County, Minnesota
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As of the census
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of 2000, there were 19,526 people, 7,059 households, and 4,990 families residing in the county. The population density
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 was 46 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 7,427 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.65% White
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, 2.26% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.59% Native American
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, 0.46% Asian
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
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, 1.29% from other races
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. 2.90% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race. 47.6% were of German, 15.5% Norwegian, 7.4% Irish
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 and 5.5% American
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 ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 7,059 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
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 living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 109.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,440, and the median income for a family was $50,081. Males had a median income of $34,380 versus $22,630 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $18,631. About 4.50% of families and 6.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns


Cities Townships
  • Elysian
    Elysian, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 486 people, 204 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 551.3 per square mile . There were 276 housing units at an average density of 313.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White, 0.21% from other...

     †
  • Janesville
    Janesville, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 2,109 people, 816 households, and 580 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,653.3 people per square mile . There were 848 housing units at an average density of 664.8 per square mile...

  • New Richland
    New Richland, Minnesota
    New Richland is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2010 census. Located in rural south-central Minnesota, New Richland is a small town with a strong agricultural base.-Geography:...

  • Waldorf
    Waldorf, Minnesota
    Waldorf is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 229 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

  • Waseca
    Waseca, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 8,493 people, 3,388 households, and 2,219 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,215.6 people per square mile . There were 3,563 housing units at an average density of 929.5 per square mile...

  • Alton Township
  • Blooming Grove Township
  • Byron Township
    Byron Township, Waseca County, Minnesota
    Byron Township is a township in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 248 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...

  • Freedom Township
  • Iosco Township
  • Janesville Township
  • New Richland Township
  • Otisco Township
  • St. Mary Township
  • Vivian Township
  • Wilton Township
  • Woodville Township

  • † Elysian is primarily in Le Sueur County
    Le Sueur County, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 25,426 people, 9,630 households, and 6,923 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 10,858 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...

    , but a part extends into Waseca County.

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