Faribault County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Faribault County, Minnesota Demographics
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Faribault County, Minnesota has a population of 13,914, the 59th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $66,815 and the median home value is $135,300. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Faribault County Quick Facts

Population 13,914

Median Household Income $66,815

Median Home Value $135,300

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 13,914 59th of 87

Median Income $66,815 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Faribault County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,909	13,914	+0.0%
Median household income	$64,391	$66,815	+3.8%
Median home value	$120,200	$135,300	+12.6%

Median Household Income

Faribault

$66,815

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Faribault

$135,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 33.8%

$100K+ 30.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $799/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

27.8%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Faribault County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blue Earth	3,165	$66,771	10.8%	$143,600
Wells	2,296	$60,156	8.7%	$103,900
Winnebago	1,280	$59,643	11.1%	$110,900
Kiester	494	$52,727	21.5%	$58,800
Elmore	451	$41,250	24.4%	$46,700
Bricelyn	392	$52,750	10.8%	$58,100
Frost	275	$76,250	10.5%	$70,800
Easton	178	$76,250	0.6%	$98,500
Delavan	160	$63,125	17.7%	$57,700
Walters	57	$38,125	33.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Faribault County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 13,914. It is the 59th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Faribault County is 44.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Faribault County is $66,815. This is 25% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $135,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Faribault County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Faribault County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Faribault County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Faribault County, Minnesota?

Faribault County has a population of 13,914, making it the 59th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Faribault County?

The median household income in Faribault County is $66,815 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Faribault County, Minnesota?

Faribault County contains 10 Census-designated places.