Le Center is a city located in Le Sueur County Minnesota. Le Center has a 2024 population of 2,519. It is also the county seat of Le Sueur County. Le Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Le Center is $85,859 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median age in Le Center is 36.3 years: 36.2 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Le Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,054 | 81.7% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 8.79% |
| Other race | 220 | 8.75% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 993 | 2.46 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 498 | 3.08 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.19 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 74 | 4.28 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Female | 47 | 3.04 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 4.6% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 172 | 10.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 3.22% |
| High School Graduate | 680 | 40.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 6.21% |
| Some College | 364 | 21.73% |
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 | 1,285 | 1,232 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 258 | 37 |
| Other Race | 145 | 66 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,385 | $61,346 | $45,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,212 | $46,154 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,854 | $49,034 | $39,828 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,040 | $46,150 | $31,053 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $53,015 | $39,531 |
| Some College | $55,182 | $66,563 | $36,875 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$53,015
Average Male
$39,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.4% of Le Center residents speak only English, while 21.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,751 | 103 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 704 | 61 | 8.66% |
| Multiple | 221 | 2 | 0.9% |
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.12%
Male Poverty Rate
4.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Le Center is Hispanic, with 8.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Le Center is Multiple, with 0.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
| High School | 3.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.16% |
| Male Employed | 8.4% |
| Female Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,659 | $100,048 |
| Households | $66,864 | $85,859 |
| Married Families | $109,345 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,652 | $54,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
81
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 3.1% |
| Other Race | 28 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 6.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
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
65.91%
Born in Le Center
85.2%
Native Born
14.8%
Foreign Born
13.44%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
85.2% of Le Center residents were born in the United States, with 65.91% having been born in Minnesota. 13.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,532 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 2,530 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 2,527 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 2,524 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 2,522 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 2,519 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 2,517 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,510 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 2,507 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,509 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 2,507 | 20 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 2,487 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 2,480 | 29 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 2,451 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,460 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 2,472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,472 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,480 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,497 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,499 | 0 | 0% |