Before we begin to explore the history of Waconia City, we need to know a few things about it. In 1857, the Dakota were required to move west by Treaty of Mendota and the town of Waconia was founded. The town was surveyed in 1857 by a surveyor from Minneapolis. Those first to establish homes in Waconia City were Ludwig Sudheimer and Michael Scheidnagel. By 1858, large groups of Germans, Swedes, and Bohemians had settled in the city. In 1858, most of the lakeshore land was occupied by residents.
The percentage of the population living below the poverty line in Waconia City was 0.54%. The poverty rate in Waconia was 0.67% for full-time workers, 3.30% for part-time workers, and 9.74% for non-workers. Males aged 45-54 and females aged 35-44 were most likely to be married. There were also a significant number of non-citizens, including legal permanent residents, international students, temporary workers, and illegal immigrants.
The median age of the Waconia area was 37.5 in 2019. The percentage of native-born citizens was 37.81%, while the percentage of foreign-born citizens was 1.1%. The median household income in Waconia was $71,214, with an average of $89,689. The average high school graduation rate was 83%. A little more about Waconia City, MN residents.