Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Total Population: 69,386
County Seat: Mankato
Median Home Value
$252,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$72,623
Across all households
Median Age
31.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.9%
65 Years and Over
14.7%
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.5%
No Health Insurance
4.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
19.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$72,623
Mean Household Income
$91,392
Per Capita Income
$36,299
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
83.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$252,800
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
Total Housing Units
29,544
Owner-Occupied
61.8%
Renter-Occupied
38.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Married Couple Households
43.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
11.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.1%
Average Household Size
2.40
Broadband Internet Access
87.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27013.