Le Sueur is a city located in Le Sueur County Minnesota. Le Sueur has a 2024 population of 4,226. Le Sueur is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,205 in 2020.
The average household income in Le Sueur is $78,907 with a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median age in Le Sueur is 38.4 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Le Sueur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,458 | 82.14% |
| Other race | 489 | 11.62% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,812 | 2.27 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 852 | 2.95 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 664 | 1.17 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Female | 244 | 2.93 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Male | 52 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 413 | 14.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 441 | 15.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,021 | 34.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 702 | 24% |
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 | 2,505 | 2,386 | 603 |
| Hispanic | 304 | 277 | 0 |
| Other Race | 184 | 157 | 0 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 19 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,063 | $68,793 | $69,773 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,864 | $0 | $63,409 |
| High School Graduate | $45,770 | $61,607 | $26,476 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,000 | $58,289 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $49,630 | $62,354 | $33,438 |
| Some College | $40,640 | $70,875 | $29,274 |
$49,630
Average Earnings
$62,354
Average Male
$33,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.89% of Le Sueur residents speak only English, while 16.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 489 | 264 | 53.99% |
| Hispanic | 737 | 264 | 35.82% |
| White | 3,176 | 231 | 7.27% |
| Black | 91 | 77 | 84.62% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.98%
Male Poverty Rate
17.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Le Sueur is Black, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Le Sueur is White, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.32% |
| High School | 13.41% |
| Some College | 7.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.74% |
| Male Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,875 | $98,736 |
| Households | $68,750 | $78,907 |
| Married Families | $112,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,393 | $43,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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
191
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
75.63%
Born in Le Sueur
96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
96.1% of Le Sueur residents were born in the United States, with 75.63% having been born in Minnesota. 3.35% 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 | 4,252 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 4,247 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 4,242 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 4,236 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 4,231 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 4,226 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 4,221 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,214 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 4,209 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,205 | 146 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 4,059 | 22 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 4,037 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,025 | 40 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3,985 | -16 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 4,001 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 4,019 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,015 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,020 | -28 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 4,048 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,053 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,922 | 208 | 5.6% |
| 1990 | 3,714 | -49 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 3,763 | 18 | 0.48% |
| 1970 | 3,745 | 435 | 13.14% |
| 1960 | 3,310 | 597 | 22.01% |
| 1950 | 2,713 | -1,539 | -36.19% |