Waite Park is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. Waite Park has a 2024 population of 8,412. Waite Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,346 in 2020.
The average household income in Waite Park is $61,627 with a poverty rate of 25.12%. The median age in Waite Park is 40.7 years: 40.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waite Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,827 | 58.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,597 | 31.33% |
| Other race | 418 | 5.04% |
| Two or more races | 259 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 174 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,724 | 2.21 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 1,687 | 3.08 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 1,610 | 1.12 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 307 | 2.91 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 120 | 2.71 | 60 | 40 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 4.67% |
| Associates Degree | 612 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 633 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 337 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,800 | 32.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 569 | 10.19% |
| Some College | 1,371 | 24.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,803 | 3,584 | 651 |
| Black | 1,148 | 732 | 148 |
| Hispanic | 343 | 250 | 66 |
| Other Race | 227 | 134 | 0 |
| Asian | 174 | 72 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 118 | 66 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,536 | $61,013 | $34,862 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,125 | $0 | $60,531 |
| High School Graduate | $36,554 | $60,050 | $21,654 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,389 | $42,571 | $11,441 |
| Overall | $34,988 | $43,060 | $32,895 |
| Some College | $34,475 | $34,578 | $34,422 |
$34,988
Average Earnings
$43,060
Average Male
$32,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71% of Waite Park residents speak only English, while 29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 21.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,597 | 1,147 | 44.17% |
| White | 4,672 | 612 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 200 | 32.84% |
| Multiple | 259 | 169 | 65.25% |
| Other | 418 | 135 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 174 | 12 | 6.9% |
25.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.92%
Male Poverty Rate
27.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waite Park is Multiple, with 65.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waite Park is Asian, with 6.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.31% |
| High School | 30.44% |
| Some College | 10.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.96% |
| Male Employed | 8.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,438 | $75,493 |
| Households | $52,391 | $61,627 |
| Married Families | $76,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,588 | $43,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
491
Number of Veterans
474
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 146 |
| Vietnam | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 199 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 413 | 9.35% |
| Black | 78 | 5.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.92%
Born in Waite Park
73.69%
Native Born
26.31%
Foreign Born
19.02%
Non Citizen
7.29%
Naturalized
73.69% of Waite Park residents were born in the United States, with 59.92% having been born in Minnesota. 19.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,495 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 8,479 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 8,462 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 8,445 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 8,429 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 8,412 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 8,396 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 8,358 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 8,344 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 8,346 | 555 | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 7,791 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 7,766 | 136 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 7,630 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 7,637 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 7,642 | 70 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 7,572 | 154 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 7,418 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 7,404 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,389 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 7,383 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,568 | 1,548 | 30.84% |
| 1990 | 5,020 | 1,524 | 43.59% |
| 1980 | 3,496 | 672 | 23.8% |
| 1970 | 2,824 | -5,671 | -66.76% |