Waite Park, Minnesota Population 2022
Waite Park is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. Waite Park has a 2020 population of 7,849. Waite Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 6.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,381 in 2010.
The average household income in Waite Park is $53,333 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $877 per month, and the median house value is $160,700. The median age in Waite Park is 31.1 years, 29.4 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
Waite Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waite Parkwas:
- White: 66.29%
- Black or African American: 22.02%
- Two or more races: 4.87%
- Asian: 4.56%
- Other race: 2.06%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,117 | 66.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,700 | 22.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 352 | 4.56% |
| Some Other Race | 159 | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 376 | 4.87% |
Waite Park Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,515 | 2.19 | 43 |
| Married | 1,305 | 2.9 | 67.2 |
| Male | 230 | 3.64 | 34.8 |
| Female | 336 | 3.22 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 1,644 | 1.21 | 27.1 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 510 | 10.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 289 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,656 | 32.92% |
| Some College | 1,157 | 23.00% |
| Associates Degree | 702 | 13.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 583 | 11.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 2.64% |
Waite Park Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 180 | 180 | 58 |
| White | 3,571 | 3,405 | 606 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 106 | 33 |
| Black | 817 | 453 | 19 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | |
| Asian | 246 | 72 | |
| Other Race | 95 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.22%.
$30,792
Average Earnings
$35,365
Average Male
$29,167
Average Female
Waite Park Language by Age
Waite Park Language
75.30% of Waite Park residents speak only English, while 24.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.12% of the population.
Waite Park Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,700 | 959 | 56.41% |
| Multiple | 376 | 205 | 54.52% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 135 | 32.37% |
| White | 4,782 | 427 | 8.93% |
| Asian | 351 | 20 | 5.70% |
| Other | 55 | NaN% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.87%
Male Poverty Rate
28.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waite Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waite Park is Black, with 56.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waite Park is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.41%.
Waite Park Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Waite Park Married by Age and Sex
Waite Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Waite Park Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 9.90% |
| Black | 172 | 16.38% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 25.63% |
Waite Park Veterans by Education
2.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
63.98%
Born in Waite Park
81.05%
Native Born
18.95%
Foreign Born
12.88%
Non Citizen
6.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.05% of Waite Park residents were born in the United States, with 63.98% having been born in Minnesota. 12.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,824 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 3,496 | 672 | 2.16% |
| 1990 | 5,020 | 1,524 | 3.68% |
| 2000 | 6,568 | 1,548 | 2.72% |
| 2010 | 7,381 | 813 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 7,387 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 7,399 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 7,412 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 7,565 | 153 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 7,635 | 70 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 7,630 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 7,615 | -15 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 7,741 | 126 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 7,768 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 7,795 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 7,822 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 7,849 | 27 | 0.35% |