Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,906 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 3,156 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 3,380 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,637 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,293 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,476 ▲ 22% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $304,932 ▲ 9% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $987/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,414 |
| Vacant Units | 1,521 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Le Sueur County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,733 residents. With a median age of 39.83, it is a middle-aged county.
Le Sueur County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $93,476 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Le Sueur County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $304,932 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $986. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Le Sueur County are primarily White (90.27%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Le Sueur County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56017 | Cleveland | 1,757 | $94,250 | $305,600 | $858 | 3.4% | 43.4% |
| 56028 | Elysian | 1,057 | $103,542 | $357,900 | $1,093 | 5.3% | 50.3% |
| 56050 | Kasota | 1,367 | $85,000 | $308,800 | $649 | 8.4% | 46.4% |
| 56052 | Kilkenny | 702 | $89,688 | $342,600 | — | 2.6% | 38.5% |
| 56057 | Le Center | 3,933 | $81,895 | $233,300 | $874 | 5.6% | 32.6% |
| 56058 | Le Sueur | 6,080 | $82,500 | $259,800 | $881 | 2.5% | 42.1% |
| 56069 | Montgomery | 4,948 | $81,919 | $254,900 | $893 | 4.0% | 39.9% |
| 56071 | New Prague | 13,015 | $109,672 | $373,000 | $1,183 | 2.9% | 46.5% |
| 56096 | Waterville | 2,874 | $79,879 | $245,400 | $839 | 5.2% | 36.9% |