State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,524.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.83%
Growth Since 2010
2.36%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Le Center, Minnesota Population 2021
2,558
Le Center is a city located in Le Sueur County Minnesota. It is also the county seat of Le Sueur County. With a 2020 population of 2,558, it is the 231st largest city in Minnesota and the 6760th largest city in the United States . Le Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,499 in 2010. Le Center reached it's highest population of 2,558 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, Le Center has a population density of 1,525 people per square mile.
The average household income in Le Center is $66,793 with a poverty rate of 16.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $702 per month, and the median house value is $140,400. The median age in Le Center is 34 years, 30.5 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Le Center Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Le Center was:
- White: 93.29%
- Other race: 5.45%
- Two or more races: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Asian: 0.20%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Le Center, Minnesota is 2,558 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,495.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,499.
Le Center, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,309 | 93.29% |
| Some Other Race | 135 | 5.45% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.20% |
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Le Center Population by Race
Le Center Population Pyramid $2021
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Le Center Population by Age
Le Center Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 923 | 2.63 | 68.3 |
| Married | 412 | 3.36 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 347 | 1.27 | 56.5 |
| Female | 96 | 3.52 | 54.2 |
| Male | 68 | 3.96 | 70.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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Le Center Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 7.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 564 | 35.29% |
| Some College | 322 | 20.15% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 12.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 5.82% |
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Le Center Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Le Center Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,327 | 1,250 | 286 |
| Hispanic | 261 | 131 | 23 |
| Other Race | 70 | 10 | |
| Native American | 5 | 2 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.55%.
Le Center Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,016
Average Earnings
$41,864
Average Male
$31,103
Average Female
Le Center Earnings by Educational Attainment
Le Center Language by Age
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Le Center Language
76.58% of Le Center residents speak only English, while 23.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.09% of the population.
Le Center Language
Le Center Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,850 | 204 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 188 | 33.45% |
16.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.73%
Male Poverty Rate
18.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Le Center
The race most likely to be in poverty in Le Center is Hispanic, with 33.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Le Center is White, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.50%.
Le Center Poverty
Le Center Poverty Rate by Education
Le Center Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Le Center Married by Age and Sex
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Le Center Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Le Center Marital Status by Race
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Le Center Marital Status
Le Center Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 4.77% |
Le Center Veterans by Race
Le Center Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
Le Center Veterans by Education
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68.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Le Center Employment by Age
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Le Center Employment by Race
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Le Center 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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86.14%
Native Born
13.86%
Foreign Born
13.09%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.14% of Le Center residents were born in the United States, with 76.93% having been born in Minnesota. 13.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Le Center Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,558 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 2,537 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 2,516 | 21 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 2,495 | 10 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 2,485 | 26 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 2,459 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 2,463 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 2,476 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 2,476 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,484 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,501 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,503 | 0.00% |