State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,324.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.20%
Growth Since 2010
-5.31%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Population 2021
1,890
Blooming Prairie is a city located in Steele County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 1,890, it is the 265th largest city in Minnesota and the 7813th largest city in the United States . Blooming Prairie is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -5.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,996 in 2010. Blooming Prairie reached it's highest population of 1,991 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Blooming Prairie has a population density of 1,325 people per square mile.
The average household income in Blooming Prairie is $65,397 with a poverty rate of 15.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $704 per month, and the median house value is $127,400. The median age in Blooming Prairie is 36.4 years, 38 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
Blooming Prairie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blooming Prairie was:
- White: 99.32%
- Two or more races: 0.42%
- Black or African American: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota is 1,890 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,959.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,996.
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,903 | 99.32% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.26% |
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Blooming Prairie Population by Race
Blooming Prairie Population Pyramid $2021
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Blooming Prairie Population by Age
Blooming Prairie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 760 | 2.45 | 81.8 |
| Married | 354 | 3.13 | 87.3 |
| Non Family | 270 | 1.13 | 73 |
| Female | 113 | 3.32 | 82.3 |
| Male | 23 | 3.17 | 100 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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Blooming Prairie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 6.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 453 | 34.98% |
| Some College | 327 | 25.25% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 13.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 2.86% |
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Blooming Prairie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blooming Prairie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,237 | 1,103 | 213 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 17 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | |
| Black | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.22%.
Blooming Prairie Educational Attainment by Race
Blooming Prairie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Blooming Prairie Language by Age
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Blooming Prairie Language
97.52% of Blooming Prairie residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.25% of the population.
Blooming Prairie Language
Blooming Prairie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,688 | 213 | 12.62% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 75 | 46.58% |
15.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
14.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blooming Prairie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blooming Prairie is Hispanic, with 46.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blooming Prairie is White, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.28%.
Blooming Prairie Poverty
Blooming Prairie Poverty Rate by Education
Blooming Prairie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Blooming Prairie Married by Age and Sex
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Blooming Prairie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Blooming Prairie Marital Status by Race
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Blooming Prairie Marital Status
Blooming Prairie Veterans by War
Blooming Prairie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 7.71% |
| Black | 5 | 100.00% |
Blooming Prairie Veterans by Race
Blooming Prairie Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blooming Prairie Veterans by Education
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62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Blooming Prairie Employment by Age
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Blooming Prairie Employment by Race
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Blooming Prairie Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
1.10%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.54% of Blooming Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 81.63% having been born in Minnesota. 1.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Blooming Prairie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,890 | -23 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 1,913 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 1,936 | -23 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 1,959 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,975 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 1,975 | -8 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 1,983 | 14 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,969 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,963 | -4 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 1,967 | -21 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 1,988 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 1,991 | 0.00% |