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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nicollet County

Minnesota · 29,771 residents · 448.517 sq mi
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The short version

Nicollet County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,170. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,771
+6%since 1990
from 28,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 63 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.6
+8%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Nicollet County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,170
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,491 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,517
+66%since 1990
from $12,358 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(27,704)
Black0.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(238)
Asian0.5%(142)
Diversity Score5.3%(1,491)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(28,405)
Black0.8%(232)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(535)
Asian1.1%(335)
Diversity Score9.1%(2,708)
Diversity Score
9
+71%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Nicollet County to nearby counties

NICOLLET COUNTY VS
Sibley County
Income$77,634+68%
Home value$231,900+109%
Population15,356−55%
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NICOLLET COUNTY VS
Blue Earth County
Income$74,477+61%
Home value$266,700+141%
Population70,634+106%
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NICOLLET COUNTY VS
Brown County
Income$69,378+50%
Home value$191,200+73%
Population25,517−26%
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NICOLLET COUNTY VS
Le Sueur County
Income$94,968+106%
Home value$316,500+186%
Population29,453−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

Nicollet County, Minnesota has about 29,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nicollet County, Minnesota earns about $46,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicollet County, Minnesota expensive?

In Nicollet County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nicollet County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Nicollet County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicollet County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicollet County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,695 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4805.01Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4806Census Tract 4805.02Census Tract 4801
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 56003ZIP 56082ZIP 56074ZIP 56021ZIP 56054
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