Blue Earth County's 2026 population is estimated at 71,308, reflecting a 0.43% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Blue Earth County is the 13th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 64,091 and has grown 11.26% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.6 years
Female: 32.4 years
Male: 30.9 years
There are 56,085 adults, (10,656 of whom are seniors) in Blue Earth County.
Female: 34,396 (49.2%)
Male: 35,475 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Blue Earth County includes 85.36% White, 4.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,639 | 85.36% |
| Two or more races | 4,017 | 5.75% |
| Black or African American | 3,360 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 1,621 | 2.32% |
| Other race | 1,042 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 192 | 0.27% |
Blue Earth County 's average per capita income is $51,493. Household income levels show a median of $74,477. The poverty rate stands at 15.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,627 | $134,567 |
| Families | $98,056 | $117,802 |
| Households | $74,477 | $93,438 |
| Non Families | $46,643 | $59,292 |
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