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Nicollet County

Minnesota · 32,727 residents · 448.517 sq mi
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Nicollet County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,727
+10%since 2000
from 29,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+5%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Nicollet County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,540
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,170 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,656
+25%since 2000
from $20,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(28,405)
Black0.8%(232)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(535)
Asian1.1%(335)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(2,708)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(29,944)
Black2%(658)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,226)
Asian1.3%(429)
Other1.6%(524)
Diversity Score20.4%(6,684)
Diversity Score
20
+124%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

Nicollet County, Minnesota has about 32,727 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nicollet County, Minnesota earns about $57,540 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 $169,700, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

About 33.6% 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 11.6% 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 4,651 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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