Waite Park, MN Demographics

A map of Waite Park's Population by Race

Waite Park, Minnesota had a population of 8,341 in 2020. It was 57.7% White, 26.4% Black, 2.4% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waite Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is the 113th 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).

Waite Park's White Population

4,809 residents of Waite Park identify as White, or 57.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waite Park less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #866 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is less White than neighboring St. Joseph (83.9% White), St. Cloud (67.7% White), Sartell (88.6% White), Rockville (88.5% White), and St. Augusta (95.1% White).

Waite Park's Black Population

2,199 residents of Waite Park identify as Black, or 26.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waite Park larger than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (6.6% Black), St. Cloud (19.1% Black), Sartell (1.9% Black), Rockville (0.3% Black), and St. Augusta (0.2% Black).

Waite Park's Asian Population

202 residents of Waite Park identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waite Park roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is more Asian than neighboring St. Joseph (1.8% Asian), Rockville (0.3% Asian), and St. Augusta (1.3% Asian). Waite Park is less Asian than neighboring St. Cloud (3.5% Asian).

Waite Park's Hispanic Population

814 residents of Waite Park identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waite Park roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (4.7% Hispanic), St. Cloud (4.1% Hispanic), Sartell (2.7% Hispanic), Rockville (8.9% Hispanic), and St. Augusta (1.5% Hispanic).

Waite Park's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Waite Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waite Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0.4% Native American/Other), Sartell (0.5% Native American/Other), Rockville (0.2% Native American/Other), and St. Augusta (0.5% Native American/Other). Waite Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Cloud (1% Native American/Other).

Waite Park's Multiracial Population

251 residents of Waite Park identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waite Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waite Park is ranked #554 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waite Park is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Joseph (2.5% Multiracial), Rockville (1.8% Multiracial), and St. Augusta (1.5% Multiracial). Waite Park is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Cloud (4.5% Multiracial), and Sartell (3.9% Multiracial).

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