Blue Earth County, MN

County

Cities in Blue Earth County

Neighborhoods in Blue Earth County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Blue Earth

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Households with Children

24.7%

School Enrollment K-12

6,641

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.4%
Working Age (35-54): 20.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.8%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.3%
High School / GED: 24.5%
Some College or Associate's: 36.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 8.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.8%
Living Alone: 44.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
Asian: 2.3%
Black or African American: 4.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 51.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 76.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 16.6%
Not Enrolled: 67.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources