Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County is home to 69,871 people. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Minnesota rate (9.3%). The median household income is $74,477.
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| Measure | Value | Minnesota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,871 | 5,739,445 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $74,477 | $89,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.7% | 9.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.4% | 10.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.3% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 39.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $329,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,123 | $1,280 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.1% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.4% | 8.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 31.6 years | 38.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.