Waconia, MN Demographics

A map of Waconia's Population by Race

Waconia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 13,434, an increase from the 13,033 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waconia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waconia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waconia, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waconia is ranked the 85th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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 was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waconia's White Population

12,106 residents of Waconia, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waconia is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Waconia ranks 472nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Waconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.1%.

Waconia is more White than neighboring Crown College (80.8% White), Cologne (88.8% White), and St. Bonifacius (86.8% White). Waconia is less White than neighboring Mayer (91% White), and Minnetrista (92% White).

Waconia's Black Population

121 residents of Waconia, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waconia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Waconia ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Waconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Waconia is more Black than neighboring Mayer (0.6% Black). Waconia is less Black than neighboring Crown College (2.4% Black), Cologne (2.4% Black), St. Bonifacius (2.5% Black), and Minnetrista (1% Black).

Waconia's Asian Population

10 residents of Waconia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waconia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Waconia ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.8%. Asian residents' share of Waconia's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Waconia is less Asian than neighboring Crown College (5% Asian), Cologne (1.8% Asian), St. Bonifacius (1.4% Asian), Mayer (0.2% Asian), and Minnetrista (1.6% Asian).

Waconia's Hispanic Population

523 residents of Waconia, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waconia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waconia ranks 325th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Waconia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cologne (1.7% Hispanic), and Minnetrista (0.8% Hispanic). Waconia is less Hispanic than neighboring Crown College (5.5% Hispanic), St. Bonifacius (6.8% Hispanic), and Mayer (5% Hispanic).

Waconia's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Waconia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waconia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waconia ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waconia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Waconia is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Bonifacius (0% Native American/Other). Waconia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crown College (0.7% Native American/Other), Cologne (2.1% Native American/Other), Mayer (0.9% Native American/Other), and Minnetrista (1.3% Native American/Other).

Waconia's Multiracial Population

666 residents of Waconia, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waconia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waconia ranks 484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waconia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waconia's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.0%.

Waconia is more Multiracial than neighboring Cologne (3.3% Multiracial), St. Bonifacius (2.5% Multiracial), Mayer (2.2% Multiracial), and Minnetrista (3.3% Multiracial). Waconia is less Multiracial than neighboring Crown College (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.