Wacouta township, Minnesota
Wacouta township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wacouta township is a geographic entity located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 387. The land area covers 3.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 387 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs | ±12.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 141 | ±24 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 170 | ±27 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 141 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±14 |
| Median Home Value | $442,900 | ±$152,790 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,375 | ±$199 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,750 | ±$24,879 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,648 | ±$23,188 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±8.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±7.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 169 | ±55 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WACOUTA
GUS Population: 380 (2024)
ID: 190571
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 260, RED WING MN 55066-0260
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GUS Population: 47,982 (2024)
ID: 184128
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
509 W 5TH ST, STE 104, RED WING MN 55066-2572
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | RED WING, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | RED WING, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-KG | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ellsworth, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellsworth, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ellsworth, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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College | 23.5 mi away | 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI, 54022-5001 |
7154253911
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RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 225 EAST AVENUE, RED WING, MN, 55066 |
(651) 385-3673
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LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 201 S HIGH STREET, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041 |
(651) 345-4013
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PLUM CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 611 MAIN ST., PLUM CITY, WI, 54761 |
(715) 647-2373
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ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 388 W. MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, WI, 54011 |
(715) 273-3209
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PEPIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 510 2ND ST., PEPIN, WI, 54759 |
(715) 442-4932
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ELMWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 111 N. MAIN ST, ELMWOOD, WI, 54740 |
(715) 639-2615
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ZUMBROTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 100 WEST AVE, ZUMBROTA, MN, 55992 |
(507) 732-5211
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WABASHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 168 ALLEGHANY AVE, WABASHA, MN, 55981 |
(651) 565-3927
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SPRING VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | E121 S. 2ND ST., SPRING VALLEY, WI, 54767 |
(715) 778-4590
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RED WING DAM 3, MN US, located 10.5 miles from Wacouta township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3° | 5.7° | 14.5° | 0.78" | — |
| February | 28.1° | 9.1° | 18.6° | 0.88" | — |
| March | 40.6° | 22.2° | 31.4° | 1.67" | — |
| April | 55.5° | 35.8° | 45.7° | 2.88" | — |
| May | 68.4° | 47.9° | 58.1° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 78.2° | 58.2° | 68.2° | 5.09" | — |
| July | 82.4° | 62.4° | 72.4° | 3.82" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 60.1° | 70.1° | 4.45" | — |
| September | 72.7° | 51.9° | 62.3° | 3.66" | — |
| October | 58.5° | 39.1° | 48.8° | 2.48" | — |
| November | 42.1° | 26.3° | 34.2° | 1.63" | — |
| December | 29.0° | 14.0° | 21.5° | 1.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Frontenac CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Maiden Rock village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Hager City CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Stockholm village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Red Wing city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2704967486. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.