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Waconia, MN Demographics

A map of Waconia's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
11,74290.1%
Hispanic
5003.8%
Multiracial
4403.4%
Asian
1601.2%
Black
1321.0%
Native American/Other
590.5%

Waconia, Minnesota had a population of 13,033 in 2020. It was 90.1% White, 1.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waconia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is the 86th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Waconia's White Population

11,742 residents of Waconia identify as White, or 90.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Waconia larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #471 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more White than neighboring Crown College (74.1% White). Waconia is less White than neighboring Cologne (90.4% White), St. Bonifacius (90.2% White), Mayer (90.9% White), and Minnetrista (91.2% White).

Waconia's Black Population

132 residents of Waconia identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waconia slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #249 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more Black than neighboring Mayer (0.8% Black), and Minnetrista (0.6% Black). Waconia is less Black than neighboring Crown College (7.1% Black), and Cologne (1.3% Black).

Waconia's Asian Population

160 residents of Waconia identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waconia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #214 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more Asian than neighboring Cologne (0.9% Asian). Waconia is less Asian than neighboring Crown College (9.8% Asian), St. Bonifacius (1.5% Asian), Mayer (1.3% Asian), and Minnetrista (1.5% Asian).

Waconia's Hispanic Population

500 residents of Waconia identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waconia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #325 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cologne (3.6% Hispanic), St. Bonifacius (2.9% Hispanic), Mayer (2.7% Hispanic), and Minnetrista (2.4% Hispanic). Waconia is less Hispanic than neighboring Crown College (7.1% Hispanic).

Waconia's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Waconia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waconia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #521 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crown College (0.3% Native American/Other), Cologne (0.3% Native American/Other), Mayer (0.4% Native American/Other), and Minnetrista (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waconia's Multiracial Population

440 residents of Waconia identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waconia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waconia is ranked #461 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waconia is more Multiracial than neighboring Crown College (1.6% Multiracial). Waconia is less Multiracial than neighboring Cologne (3.6% Multiracial), St. Bonifacius (3.9% Multiracial), Mayer (3.8% Multiracial), and Minnetrista (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.