Census ACS · #824 μSA
Albert Lea Metro Area
The Albert Lea, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 30,752 residents. The median household income is $69,012 and the median home value is $164,900.
30,752
Population
43
People / sq mi
$69,012
Median Income
$164,900
Median Home Value
The Albert Lea CBSA covers 707 sq mi of land at 43.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$69,012
Median Household Income
$38,696
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,900
Median Home Value
$837
Median Rent
79.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.9%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
20.2%
Foreign Born
Albert Lea spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Albert Lea, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 30,752 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #824 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Albert Lea metro area is $69,012, with a per capita income of $38,696.
The Albert Lea, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Albert Lea, Mn CBSA (10660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.