Blue Earth County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,060 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 90.3 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.75% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.4 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 27,164 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Blue Earth County grew by 15.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 69,366 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Blue Earth County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,321 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Blue Earth County is about 17% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $198,715 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,076 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Blue Earth County is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,076 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Blue Earth County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.4 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,541 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,289 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 692 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Blue Earth County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Blue Earth County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Blue Earth County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Blue Earth County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The population of Blue Earth County, Minnesota is 69,060, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The population density of Blue Earth County, Minnesota is 90.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $73,321, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $198,715, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.