Waseca, MN Demographics

A map of Waseca's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,746	7,402	84.5%	80.2%
Hispanic	787	1,010	8.6%	10.9%
Asian	274	77	3.0%	0.8%
Black	159	297	1.7%	3.2%
Multiracial	124	324	1.4%	3.5%
Native American/Other	74	119	0.8%	1.3%

Waseca, Minnesota has an estimated population of 9,164, a less than 1% change from the 9,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, 1.7% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waseca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waseca has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Waseca, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 27.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waseca is ranked the 105th 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). Waseca was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waseca's White Population

7,746 residents of Waseca, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waseca is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Waseca ranks 742nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Waseca's population has increased from 80.2% to 84.5%.

Waseca is more White than neighboring Morristown (82% White). Waseca is less White than neighboring Waterville (87.9% White), New Richland (91% White), Janesville (89.9% White), and Elysian (97.8% White).

Waseca's Black Population

159 residents of Waseca, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waseca is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Waseca ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Waseca's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.7%.

Waseca is more Black than neighboring Morristown (0% Black), Waterville (1.3% Black), New Richland (0.4% Black), Janesville (0.6% Black), and Elysian (1.2% Black).

Waseca's Asian Population

274 residents of Waseca, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waseca is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Waseca ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's Asian population has grown by an estimated 255.8%. Asian residents' share of Waseca's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.0%.

Waseca is more Asian than neighboring Waterville (0.5% Asian), New Richland (0% Asian), Janesville (1.1% Asian), and Elysian (0% Asian). Waseca is less Asian than neighboring Morristown (6% Asian).

Waseca's Hispanic Population

787 residents of Waseca, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waseca is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waseca ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Waseca's population has decreased from 10.9% to 8.6%.

Waseca is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterville (7.2% Hispanic), New Richland (6.4% Hispanic), Janesville (5% Hispanic), and Elysian (0.3% Hispanic). Waseca is less Hispanic than neighboring Morristown (10.9% Hispanic).

Waseca's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Waseca, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waseca is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waseca ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waseca's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Waseca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morristown (0.6% Native American/Other), Janesville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Elysian (0% Native American/Other). Waseca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterville (1.5% Native American/Other), and New Richland (1% Native American/Other).

Waseca's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Waseca, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waseca is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waseca ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waseca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waseca's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.4%.

Waseca is more Multiracial than neighboring Morristown (0.5% Multiracial), New Richland (1.1% Multiracial), and Elysian (0.7% Multiracial). Waseca is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterville (1.5% Multiracial), and Janesville (2.8% 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.