Le Sueur County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Le Sueur County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 28,936. It is the 38th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Le Sueur County is 41.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Le Sueur County is $90,218. This is 3% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $287,700. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Le Sueur County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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%.