Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Total Population: 69,386

County Seat: Mankato

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

19.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.