Faribault is a city located in Rice County Minnesota. Faribault has a 2024 population of 24,707. It is also the county seat of Rice County. Faribault is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,445 in 2020.
The average household income in Faribault is $83,949 with a poverty rate of 15.92%. The median age in Faribault is 38.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Faribault was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,876 | 69% |
| Black or African American | 3,781 | 15.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,654 | 6.76% |
| Other race | 1,583 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 334 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 211 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,841 | 2.49 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 3,774 | 1.26 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 3,430 | 3.41 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 1,276 | 3.44 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 361 | 3.39 | 82 | 18 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,015 | 6.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,474 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,962 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 972 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 7,192 | 42.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 952 | 5.67% |
| Some College | 3,223 | 19.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,264 | 11,703 | 2,623 |
| Black | 2,217 | 1,325 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 1,812 | 1,307 | 82 |
| Other Race | 996 | 611 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 686 | 603 | 99 |
| Asian | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| Native American | 144 | 138 | 0 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,492 | $48,750 | $68,900 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,406 | $69,196 | $80,240 |
| High School Graduate | $35,825 | $35,793 | $35,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,519 | $37,279 | $32,816 |
| Overall | $41,795 | $41,812 | $41,765 |
| Some College | $46,144 | $50,962 | $42,240 |
$41,795
Average Earnings
$41,812
Average Male
$41,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.45% of Faribault residents speak only English, while 21.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,011 | 1,774 | 11.82% |
| Black | 3,071 | 988 | 32.17% |
| Hispanic | 3,475 | 653 | 18.79% |
| Other | 1,576 | 356 | 22.59% |
| Multiple | 1,590 | 279 | 17.55% |
| Native | 121 | 94 | 77.69% |
| Asian | 249 | 25 | 10.04% |
15.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Faribault is Native, with 77.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Faribault is Asian, with 10.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.26% |
| Some College | 14.84% |
| High School | 12.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.59% |
| Female Employed | 6.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,665 | $100,830 |
| Households | $61,662 | $83,949 |
| Married Families | $110,435 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,625 | $57,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,443
Number of Veterans
1,211
Male Veterans
232
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 517 |
| First Gulf War | 313 |
| Second Gulf War | 282 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 463 |
| 75+ | 367 |
| 35 to 54 | 287 |
| 55 to 64 | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,320 | 9.53% |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 3.39% |
| Black | 32 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.42%
Born in Faribault
85.94%
Native Born
14.06%
Foreign Born
9.26%
Non Citizen
4.8%
Naturalized
85.94% of Faribault residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in Minnesota. 9.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,036 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 24,970 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 24,904 | 65 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 24,839 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 24,773 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 24,707 | 65 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 24,642 | 242 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 24,400 | -48 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 24,448 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 24,445 | 533 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 23,912 | 49 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 23,863 | 41 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 23,822 | 48 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 23,774 | 143 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 23,631 | 92 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 23,539 | 123 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 23,416 | 17 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 23,399 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 23,409 | 49 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 23,360 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,818 | 3,733 | 21.85% |
| 1990 | 17,085 | 844 | 5.2% |
| 1980 | 16,241 | -354 | -2.13% |
| 1970 | 16,595 | -331 | -1.96% |
| 1960 | 16,926 | 898 | 5.6% |
| 1950 | 16,028 | 1,501 | 10.33% |
| 1940 | 14,527 | 1,760 | 13.79% |
| 1930 | 12,767 | 1,678 | 15.13% |
| 1920 | 11,089 | 2,088 | 23.2% |
| 1910 | 9,001 | 1,133 | 14.4% |
| 1900 | 7,868 | 1,348 | 20.67% |
| 1890 | 6,520 | 1,105 | 20.41% |
| 1880 | 5,415 | 2,370 | 77.83% |
| 1870 | 3,045 | -21,991 | -87.84% |