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Le Sueur

Minnesota · 4,058 residents · 5.198 sq mi
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Le Sueur has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,058
+3%since 2000
from 3,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Le Sueur
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,097
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,372 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,796
+10%since 2000
from $21,605 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,489)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(378)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(908)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,458)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(484)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,283)
Diversity Score
32
+37%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Sueur, Minnesota?

Le Sueur, Minnesota has about 4,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Le Sueur, Minnesota?

The typical household in Le Sueur, Minnesota earns about $53,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Sueur, Minnesota expensive?

In Le Sueur, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Le Sueur, Minnesota?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Le Sueur, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Sueur, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of people in Le Sueur, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Sueur, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Sueur, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 338 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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