Waseca, MN Demographics

A map of Waseca's Population by Race

Waseca, Minnesota had a population of 9,229 in 2020. It was 80.2% White, 3.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waseca, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is the 106th 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).

Waseca's White Population

7,402 residents of Waseca identify as White, or 80.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #742 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is less White than neighboring Morristown (87.8% White), Waterville (91.6% White), New Richland (92.5% White), Janesville (92.2% White), and Elysian (92.9% White).

Waseca's Black Population

297 residents of Waseca identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is more Black than neighboring Morristown (0.8% Black), Waterville (1.2% Black), New Richland (0.5% Black), Janesville (0.6% Black), and Elysian (1.1% Black).

Waseca's Asian Population

77 residents of Waseca identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #292 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is more Asian than neighboring Waterville (0.2% Asian), New Richland (0% Asian), Janesville (0.2% Asian), and Elysian (0.3% Asian). Waseca is less Asian than neighboring Morristown (1.3% Asian).

Waseca's Hispanic Population

1,010 residents of Waseca identify as Hispanic, or 10.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is more Hispanic than neighboring Morristown (7.3% Hispanic), Waterville (2.9% Hispanic), New Richland (4.1% Hispanic), Janesville (3% Hispanic), and Elysian (0.4% Hispanic).

Waseca's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Waseca identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morristown (0.4% Native American/Other), Waterville (0.6% Native American/Other), New Richland (0.1% Native American/Other), Janesville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Elysian (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waseca's Multiracial Population

324 residents of Waseca identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waseca roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Waseca is ranked #436 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waseca is more Multiracial than neighboring Morristown (2.4% Multiracial), and New Richland (2.8% Multiracial). Waseca is less Multiracial than neighboring Elysian (4.5% Multiracial).

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