Waseca County, Minnesota

Waseca County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Waseca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,136 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,550 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waseca. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.

Waseca County locator map
Location of Waseca County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Waseca County

Population : 18,550 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Twitter username : wasecacounty
Area : 433 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.2%
Land as percent of area : 97.8%
Named for : Sioux
Altitude : 1,053 feet / 321 meters
Capital : Waseca
Establishment : February 02, 1857
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 03:32:26 (7th December 2024)
Density : 43 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.16% (2010-2020)
Waseca County Courthouse image
Waseca County Courthouse
Waseca County Courthouse image

Geography

Waseca County is located at 44°1'20"N 93°35'14"W (44.0221200, -93.5872800). It has 2 neighbors: Faribault County and Rice County.

Waseca County map

The largest city of Waseca County is Waseca with a population of 8,835. Other cities include, New Richland population 441 and Waldorf population 224. See all Waseca County cities & populated places.

Waseca County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waseca County.

City Name Population Title
Waseca 8,835 City in Minnesota
Palmer 2,590 Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Otisco 601 Township in Waseca County, Minnesota
Janesville 520 Township in Waseca County, Minnesota
Saint Mary 458 Township in Waseca County, Minnesota
New Richland 441 City in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States
Waldorf 224 Human settlement in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Waseca County has 2 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Waseca County decreased by 3.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,136 - census
2011 19,185 0.26% estimation process
2012 19,176 -0.05% estimation process
2013 19,036 -0.74% estimation process
2014 18,925 -0.59% estimation process
2015 18,926 0.01% estimation process
2016 18,783 -0.76% estimation process
2017 18,713 -0.37% estimation process
2018 18,664 -0.26% estimation process
2019 18,612 -0.28% estimation process
2020 18,550 -0.33% estimation process

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People born in Waseca County (1)

American architect Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. was born in Waseca County

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