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Blue Earth County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Blue Earth County, Minnesota has a population of 69,386, the 13th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $72,623 and the median home value is $252,800. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Blue Earth County Quick Facts

Population 69,386
Median Household Income $72,623
Median Home Value $252,800
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 31.5 years
Homeownership Rate 61.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.5%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 11
Population 69,386 13th of 87
Median Income $72,623 17% lower state
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Unemployment 4.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

27out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Blue Earth County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Crystal city22,685$86,7527.8%$280,500
Eagle Lake city3,268$97,1615.9%$249,600
Lake Crystal city2,530$77,97911.0%$193,800
Mapleton city1,745$82,03113.3%$176,400
Madison Lake city1,178$84,8336.7%$281,300
St. Clair city785$101,3754.1%$200,800
Amboy city553$78,21411.9%$125,300
Good Thunder city423$71,8188.5%$169,900
Vernon Center city326$68,7503.4%$130,400
Skyline city266$96,2505.6%$287,500
Pemberton city236$54,75010.7%$155,000

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Population Overview

Blue Earth County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 69,386. It is the 13th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blue Earth County is 31.5 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blue Earth County is $72,623. This is 17% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $252,800. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Earth County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Blue Earth County, Minnesota?

Blue Earth County has a population of 69,386, making it the 13th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Blue Earth County?

The median household income in Blue Earth County is $72,623 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?

Blue Earth County contains 11 Census-designated places.