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Le Sueur County

Minnesota · 28,674 residents · 448.733 sq mi
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Le Sueur County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,674
+13%since 2000
from 25,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Le Sueur County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,925
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,904
+73%since 2000
from $20,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(24,097)
Black0.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(997)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(2,690)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(25,463)
Black0.9%(262)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,872)
Asian0.5%(134)
Other1.8%(530)
Diversity Score22.9%(6,571)
Segregation Score38.4%(11,003)
Diversity Score
23
+117%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Sueur County, Minnesota?

Le Sueur County, Minnesota has about 28,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Sueur County, Minnesota earns about $75,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Sueur County, Minnesota expensive?

In Le Sueur County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $226,400, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Le Sueur County, Minnesota?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Le Sueur County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Sueur County, Minnesota?

About 8.1% of people in Le Sueur County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Sueur County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Sueur County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,435 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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