Waite Park, MN Demographics

A map of Waite Park's Population by Race

Waite Park, Minnesota has an estimated population of 8,399, a less than 1% change from the 8,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 35.5% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waite Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waite Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Waite Park, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waite Park is ranked the 114th 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). Waite Park was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waite Park's White Population

4,340 residents of Waite Park, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waite Park is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Waite Park ranks 867th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Waite Park's population has decreased from 57.7% to 51.7%.

Waite Park is less White than neighboring St. Joseph (76.9% White), St. Cloud (64.5% White), Sartell (85.1% White), Rockville (98% White), and St. Augusta (94.2% White).

Waite Park's Black Population

2,983 residents of Waite Park, or 35.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waite Park is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Waite Park ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Black residents' share of Waite Park's population has increased from 26.4% to 35.5%.

Waite Park is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (8.4% Black), St. Cloud (19.7% Black), Sartell (4.6% Black), Rockville (0% Black), and St. Augusta (0% Black).

Waite Park's Asian Population

131 residents of Waite Park, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waite Park is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Waite Park ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Asian residents' share of Waite Park's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Waite Park is more Asian than neighboring Rockville (0% Asian), and St. Augusta (0% Asian). Waite Park is less Asian than neighboring St. Joseph (1.8% Asian), St. Cloud (4.1% Asian), and Sartell (1.7% Asian).

Waite Park's Hispanic Population

766 residents of Waite Park, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waite Park is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waite Park ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waite Park's population has decreased from 9.8% to 9.1%.

Waite Park is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (4.9% Hispanic), St. Cloud (5.8% Hispanic), Sartell (3.1% Hispanic), Rockville (0.9% Hispanic), and St. Augusta (4.6% Hispanic).

Waite Park's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Waite Park, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waite Park is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waite Park ranks 388th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waite Park's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Waite Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sartell (0.1% Native American/Other), Rockville (0% Native American/Other), and St. Augusta (0% Native American/Other). Waite Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0.5% Native American/Other).

Waite Park's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Waite Park, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waite Park is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waite Park ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waite Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Waite Park's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Waite Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockville (1.1% Multiracial), and St. Augusta (1.2% Multiracial). Waite Park is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Joseph (7.6% Multiracial), St. Cloud (5.5% Multiracial), and Sartell (5.4% 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.