Blue Earth County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,871 | — | #790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,477 | -0.9% | #873 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.6 years | -18.8% | #3,147 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,700 | -5.4% | #803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,123 | -3.4% | #667 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.4% | #2,068 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Blue Earth County has a population of 69,871, making it the #790 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.6 years, which is 18.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Blue Earth County is $74,477, ranking #873 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Blue Earth County is $266,700 (-5.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,123/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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95.7% of residents in Blue Earth County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County, Minnesota has a total population of 69,871, making it the 790th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Blue Earth County is 31.6 years, which is 18.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Blue Earth County is $74,477, which ranks #873 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Blue Earth County is $266,700, 5.4% below the national median. Renters in Blue Earth County pay a median gross rent of $1,123 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Blue Earth County, 34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Blue Earth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.8%).
All data for Blue Earth County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.