Le Sueur County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 29,113 #1,501 / 3,222
53th
Median Household Income $94,968 +26.4% #224 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 41.8 years +7.5% #1,564 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $316,500 +12.3% #544 / 3,222
83th
Median Gross Rent $942 -19.0% #1,213 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 6.4% -48.9% #150 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

Le Sueur County has a population of 29,113, making it the #1,501 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Le Sueur County is $94,968, ranking #224 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.4% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$94,968 +26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #224 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,340 +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #392 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.4% −48.9% vs nat'l
Rank #150 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,427 of 3,222
56th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3% −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,070 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.3 min −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,416 of 3,222
56th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Le Sueur County is $316,500 (+12.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $942/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.

Median Home Value
$316,500 +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #544 of 3,222
83th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$942 −19.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,213 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.0% +25.8% vs nat'l
Rank #478 of 3,222
85th percentile
81.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.7% of residents in Le Sueur County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.

95.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7% +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #374 of 3,222
88th percentile

About Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Le Sueur County, Minnesota has a total population of 29,113, making it the 1,501st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Le Sueur County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Le Sueur County is $94,968, which ranks #224 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Le Sueur County is $316,500, 12.3% above the national median. Renters in Le Sueur County pay a median gross rent of $942 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Le Sueur County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.

Le Sueur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).

All data for Le Sueur 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.