Le Sueur County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 38th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Le Sueur County, Minnesota is 28,936 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $90,218, the median home value is $287,700, and the median age is 41.4.

The population of Le Sueur County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (27,732 → 29,458), a +0.43% annualized rate.

Le Sueur County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,936

Population

+0.43%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$90,218

Median Income

$287,700

Median Home Value

Le Sueur County covers 449 sq mi of land at 64.5 people per square mile.

About Le Sueur County, MN

The poverty rate is what most separates Le Sueur County from the typical county: 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Le Sueur County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 28,936. It ranks #38 among counties in Minnesota by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $90,218, putting Le Sueur County near the top of US counties. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $287,700, with typical rent around $885.

25.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 8.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Le Sueur County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Le Sueur County had a population of 27,732 in 2010 and 29,458 in 2024, a 6.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,458 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.

Le Sueur County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

29,458

Population (2024)

27,732

Population (2010)

29,458

Peak (2024)

0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,732	-	-	estimate
2011	27,786	+54	+0.19%	estimate
2012	27,666	-120	-0.43%	estimate
2013	27,710	+44	+0.16%	estimate
2014	27,819	+109	+0.39%	estimate
2015	27,762	-57	-0.20%	estimate
2016	27,752	-10	-0.04%	estimate
2017	28,193	+441	+1.59%	estimate
2018	28,583	+390	+1.38%	estimate
2019	28,856	+273	+0.96%	estimate
2020	28,648	-208	-0.72%	estimate
2021	28,918	+270	+0.94%	estimate
2022	29,205	+287	+0.99%	estimate
2023	29,334	+129	+0.44%	estimate
2024	29,458	+124	+0.42%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.6%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.4

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

10.9%

75–84

5.7%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$90,218+$2,662 vs state
Mean household income	$107,148
Per-capita income	$43,236
Poverty rate	4.0%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	66.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.8%

Manufacturing

20.6%

Construction

9.0%

Finance & real estate

7.8%

Education & health care

5.9%

Public administration

4.9%

Information

4.2%

Retail trade

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Le Sueur County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

80.2%

Public transit

8.9%

Work from home

25.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$287,700$-17,800 vs state

Median home value

$885

Median rent

81.0%

Homeownership rate

12,978

Total housing units

88.6%

Occupied

11.4%

Vacant

19.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

14.4%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

11.9%

With a disability

93.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.0%

High School+

25.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Le Sueur County, Minnesota has a population of 28,936 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 64 people per square mile.

The population of Le Sueur County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (27,732 → 29,458), a +0.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Le Sueur County, Minnesota is $90,218, with mean (average) household income of $107,148 and per-capita income of $43,236. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Le Sueur County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.6%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Le Sueur County, Minnesota is 41.4 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Le Sueur County is $287,700 and median monthly rent is $885. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,978 total housing units, 11.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Le Sueur County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Le Sueur County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.