U.S. County · Profile

Blue Earth County

70.0KTotal Population
93Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+25.16%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Blue Earth County has a population of 70,006 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Blue Earth County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.8%61,465
Black or African American4.7%3,290
Hispanic or Latino4.1%2,870
Two or More Races3.6%2,520
Asian2.5%1,750
Some Other Race1.2%840
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%140
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Blue Earth County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,906
4.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$35,182
8.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.4%
42.6% above national average
Median Age
31.4 years

Income & Poverty

$70,906Median Household Income
$35,182Per Capita Income
16.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,906$87,952
Families$91,033$109,157
Married-couple Families$91,033$101,957
Nonfamily Households$41,744$45,084

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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