Waconia, Minnesota Population 2022
Waconia is a city located in Carver County Minnesota. Waconia has a 2020 population of 12,388. Waconia is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 14.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,824 in 2010.
The average household income in Waconia is $115,546 with a poverty rate of 2.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,059 per month, and the median house value is $321,500. The median age in Waconia is 37.5 years, 36.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Waconia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waconiawas:
- White: 96.89%
- Two or more races: 1.51%
- Black or African American: 1.11%
- Other race: 0.39%
- Asian: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,899 | 96.89% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race | 48 | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 185 | 1.51% |
Waconia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,507 | 2.7 | 79.1 |
| Married | 2,797 | 3.4 | 92.3 |
| Male | 116 | 2.8 | 60.3 |
| Female | 374 | 2.51 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 1,220 | 1.13 | 54.4 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 1.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 1.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,248 | 15.82% |
| Some College | 1,437 | 18.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,047 | 13.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,786 | 35.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,161 | 14.72% |
Waconia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 48 | 48 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 87 | 56 |
| White | 7,557 | 7,374 | 3,830 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 194 | 86 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | |
| Asian | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 72.92%.
Waconia Language by Age
Waconia Language
95.14% of Waconia residents speak only English, while 4.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.86% of the population.
Waconia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 136 | 21 | 15.44% |
| White | 11,292 | 280 | 2.48% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 432 | 27 | 6.25% |
| Multiple | 185 | 1 | 0.54% |
2.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.65%
Male Poverty Rate
3.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waconia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waconia is Black, with 15.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waconia is Multiple, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.74%.
Waconia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Waconia Married by Age and Sex
Waconia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Waconia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 587 | 7.01% |
| Other Race | 17 | 35.42% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 11.46% |
Waconia Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.21%
Born in Waconia
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.93% of Waconia residents were born in the United States, with 67.21% having been born in Minnesota. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2,638 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 3,498 | 860 | 2.86% |
| 2000 | 6,814 | 3,316 | 6.90% |
| 2010 | 10,824 | 4,010 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 10,968 | 144 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 11,032 | 64 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 11,286 | 254 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 11,570 | 284 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 11,744 | 174 | 1.50% |
| 2016 | 11,967 | 223 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 12,230 | 263 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 12,364 | 134 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 12,370 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 12,376 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 12,382 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 12,388 | 6 | 0.05% |