Nicollet County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Nicollet County, Minnesota has a population of 34,350, the 32nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $80,362 and the median home value is $258,500. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

Nicollet County Quick Facts

Population 34,350

Median Household Income $80,362

Median Home Value $258,500

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 37.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.7%

High School Graduation 95.0%

Cities/Places 6

Population 34,350 32nd of 87

Median Income $80,362 8% lower state

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment 1.6%

Median Household Income

Nicollet

$80,362

$87,556

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Nicollet

$258,500

$305,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 40.5%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%

69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

24.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

21.8%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Nicollet County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mankato city	44,882	$64,826	21.7%	$250,600
North Mankato city	14,212	$77,571	7.7%	$252,700
St. Peter city	12,085	$65,042	17.5%	$238,700
Nicollet city	966	$80,500	8.7%	$214,100
Courtland city	844	$105,625	0.7%	$250,000
Lafayette city	478	$95,500	2.7%	$142,700

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Population Overview

Nicollet County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 34,350. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nicollet County is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nicollet County is $80,362. This is 8% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $258,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Nicollet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 Nicollet County, Minnesota?

Nicollet County has a population of 34,350, making it the 32nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Nicollet County?

The median household income in Nicollet County is $80,362 with a poverty rate of 9.6%.

How many cities are in Nicollet County, Minnesota?

Nicollet County contains 6 Census-designated places.