Le Sueur County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Le Sueur County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27079
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 448.78 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 473.96 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.373421
- Longitude
- -93.730106
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,390
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,850
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,979 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,414 | 5.0% |
| White | 26,112 | 92.0% |
| Black | 205 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,069 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 3.6% |
| White | 20,511 | 93.9% |
| Black | 234 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,113
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $96,101
- Poverty Rate
- 6.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,858
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,347 | 90.5% |
| Black | 219 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,446
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,204 | 22.8% |
| Republican | 7,459 | 40.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,783 | 36.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,069 | 49.2% |
| Female | 9,328 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,475 | 78.5% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 2.7% |
| Black | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,138
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,454 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 44.6% |
| Black | 13 | 54.2% |
| Asian | 83 | 66.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,527 | 72.0% |
| Female | 6,581 | 70.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,659 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,360 (26.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,054
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $313,962
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,021
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.