Blue Earth County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Blue Earth County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27013
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 747.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 765.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.033710
- Longitude
- -94.064012
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 68,256
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 54,542
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,102 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,149 | 4.6% |
| White | 59,069 | 86.5% |
| Black | 2,626 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,269 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 331 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,374 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,168 | 4.0% |
| White | 48,466 | 88.9% |
| Black | 1,975 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,454 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 307 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 69,871
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,183
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,363
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,639 | 85.4% |
| Black | 3,360 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,621 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,972
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,114 | 31.9% |
| Republican | 11,821 | 31.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,037 | 37.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,225 | 48.0% |
| Female | 19,517 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,982 | 79.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,005 | 2.6% |
| Black | 259 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 533 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,208
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,214 | 70.8% |
| Hispanic | 519 | 51.6% |
| Black | 84 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 264 | 49.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,599 | 69.1% |
| Female | 13,493 | 69.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,636 (20.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,973 (34.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,864
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $267,933
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,152
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.