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Blue Earth County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Mankato

Blue Earth County's estimated 2025 population is 70,812 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Blue Earth County is the 13th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 64,091 and has seen a growth of 10.49% since that time.

70,812
Total Population
95
Population Density (miĀ²)
13
Population Rank (State)
403 0.57%
Annual Population Growth

Blue Earth County Population

Blue Earth County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Blue Earth County includes 86.76% White, 4.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White60,19986.76%
Two or more races3,2124.63%
Black or African American3,1774.58%
Asian1,6362.36%
Other race1,0181.47%
Native American1440.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Blue Earth County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Blue Earth County's average per capita income is $49,763. Household income levels show a median of $72,623. The poverty rate stands at 16.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$108,095$132,489
Families$95,459$115,155
Households$72,623$91,392
Non Families$43,758$56,236

$49,763

Average Income

$72,623

Median Household Income

16.28%

Poverty Rate