Waterville
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Waterville is a city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, with 1,750 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,014 ft (309 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elysian, 5.6 miles W.
- 1,750residents (2020 Census)
- 1,014 ftelevation · 309 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,035 / sq mipopulation density
- 56096ZIP code
About Waterville
Waterville is a city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,750 at the 2020 census. It is close to Sakatah Lake State Park on the Cannon River.
Waterville has a yearly celebration called "Bullhead Days," and it is held in early June; the residents of the town get together for food, fun, a parade, a carnival, and fireworks.
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Living in Waterville
- Median household income
- $76,406
- Median home value
- $236,000
- Median rent
- $884/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Waterville had 1,750 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,750 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,035 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterville at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Le Sueur County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,750 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2219° N, 93.5726° W |
| ZIP code | 56096 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2768584 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterville
- Elysian5.6 mi W
- Morristown6.3 mi E
- Kilkenny6.4 mi N
- Janesville9.8 mi SW
- Warsaw10.2 mi E
- Waseca10.3 mi S
- Madison Lake11.8 mi W
- Le Center13.8 mi NW
- Cleveland14.8 mi NW
- Montgomery15.4 mi N
- Faribault15.6 mi E
- Eagle Lake15.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waterville
What county is Waterville in?
Waterville is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Waterville, MN?
1,750 people lived in Waterville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterville, MN?
The ZIP code of Waterville is 56096.
What is the elevation of Waterville?
1,014 feet (309 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterville?
Elysian (5.6 mi), Morristown (6.3 mi), Kilkenny (6.4 mi), Janesville (9.8 mi), Warsaw (10.2 mi).
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