Waseca County GIS Maps
Waseca County, Minnesota, has 18,968 residents across 11,974 parcels and covers 423.4 square miles. The population declined 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Waseca County is 27161.
Waseca is the county's largest population center. Waseca County also includes 4 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 33 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Waseca County Trends
- Population
- 18,968▾
- Median Home Value
- $213,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,650▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Waseca County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Waseca County Parcels
Waseca County has 11,974 mapped parcels covering 277,047 acres. The median assessed value is $241,700. The records carry 7,860 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 64.2%. Browse the interactive Waseca County Parcel viewer here.
Waseca County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 11,974 | 100% |
| Owner name | 11,954 | 99.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 11,925 | 99.6% |
| Site address | 7,693 | 64.2% |
| Land use code | 11,959 | 99.9% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 11,974 | 100% |
| Land value | 11,974 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 11,974 | 100% |
| Acreage | 5,212 | 43.5% |
| Parcel boundary | 11,974 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Waseca County parcel records.
Waseca County Population
Waseca County had 18,968 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% lower than in 2010. Waseca County had 558 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 45 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Waseca, Janesville and New Richland.
Population Trend in Waseca County MN
Waseca County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Waseca County Zip Codes
Waseca County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Waseca (56093), Janesville (56048) and New Richland (56072). Waseca is the largest zip by population, with about 12,469 residents or 66% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Waseca County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56093 | Waseca | 12,469 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 56048 | Janesville | 4,150 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 56072 | New Richland | 2,401 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 56091 | Waldorf | 343 | ▾ -6.5% |
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Waseca County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Waseca County Demographics
Waseca County has a median age of 40.4, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 23.1% of residents are under 18, while 18.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Waseca County MN
Median Age
40.4
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
Waseca County School Districts
Waseca County is served by 6 public school districts with 5,650 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Waseca Public, Maple River and Medford Public. Those three districts account for about 63% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Waseca County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Public School District | 1,752 | 31% | ▴ 1% |
| Maple River School District | 946 | 16.7% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Medford Public School District | 845 | 15% | ▾ -5.1% |
| NRHEG School District | 762 | 13.5% | ▾ -3.8% |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District | 716 | 12.7% | ▾ -5.9% |
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Waseca County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Waseca County Housing & Real Estate
Waseca County has a median home value of $213,200 and a median gross rent of $819. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $299,900 and homes spent about 47 days on the market.
Waseca County Housing Mix
Waseca County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Waseca County Housing Trends
Waseca County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Waseca County, MN
Waseca County has 758 business listings across 264 categories. The largest categories in Waseca County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (30, 4.0%), Contractors (23, 3.0%), and Parks & Recreation (16, 2.1%). The full Waseca County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Waseca County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Waseca County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 30 | 4.0% |
| Contractors | 23 | 3.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 16 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 16 | 2.1% |
| Hair Salons | 12 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 12 | 1.6% |
| Agricultural Service | 12 | 1.6% |
| Professional Services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Lake | 9 | 1.2% |
Waseca County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) | Accountant | Waseca |
| Hua’s Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Waseca |
| M Peters Enterprises Inc | Advertising Agency | Waseca |
| Androli Ag LLC | Agricultural Cooperatives | Janesville |
| Mc Pherson Crop Management | Agricultural Service | Janesville |
| Eaton Sales & Service | Agriculture | Waseca |
| Waseca Municipal Airport | Airport | Waseca |
| North Ambulance-Waseca | Ambulance And Ems Services | Waseca |
| The Willows Restaurant & Lounge | American Restaurants | New Richland |
| Past & Present Antiques & Gifts | Antique Store | Waseca |
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Waseca County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Waseca County Basemaps
Waseca County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Waseca County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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