Minnesota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,871 (100%) |
| Population Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 28 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,477 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,155 |
| Median Home Value | $266,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,939 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,667 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,258 (7.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 27,606 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 15,316 (55.5%) |
The table below compares Blue Earth County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 69 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 27 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
