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 169 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Waseca County at a glance
Waseca County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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WasecaPopulation 8,835
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0221,-93.5873 |
| Named for | Sioux |
| Altitude | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Capital | Waseca |
| Establishment | February 27, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:20:59 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 43 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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
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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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
People born in Waseca County (1)
American architect Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. was born in Waseca County
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |