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Crime in Waite Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waite Park. Key points include:
There were 618 total crimes in Waite Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waite Park is 7,377.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waite Park is 202.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waite Park is 7,174.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waite Park is 248.11% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waite Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waite Park / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 618 | 7,377.3 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 202.9 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.9 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 155.2 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 601 | 7,174.4 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 179.1 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 572 | 6,828.2 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 167.1 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waite Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waite Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waite Park is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waite Park is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waite Park is $249,244.
The median income in Waite Park is $59,285.
Waite Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waite Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waite Park | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waite Park, MN Weather
The average high in Waite Park is 53.7° and the average low is 32.6°.
There are 56.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 28.0 inches of precipitation each year with 48.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waite Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 28.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waite Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waite Park
The current population in Waite Park is 8,399. The population has increased 25.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,399 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 8,341 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 8,290 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 8,245 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 7,719 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 7,692 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,623 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 7,457 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 7,371 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,429 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,391 | 10.7% |
| 2013 | 6,678 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,702 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,729 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,720 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waite Park
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Waite Park is:
51.7% White with 4,340 White residents.
35.5% African American with 2,983 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 151 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 766 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waite Park | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 35.5% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waite Park
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Waite Park is 54.5% female with 4,579 female residents.
Waite Park is 45.5% male with 3,819 male residents.
| Gender | Waite Park | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waite Park for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in Waite Park completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Waite Park completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Waite Park completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Waite Park completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Waite Park completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Waite Park completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Waite Park completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waite Park completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waite Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waite Park | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waite Park, Minnesota
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4.6% of households in Waite Park earn Less than $10,000.
7.1% of households in Waite Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Waite Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Waite Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.4% of households in Waite Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Waite Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.0% of households in Waite Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.6% of households in Waite Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Waite Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Waite Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waite Park | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
