Le Center, Minnesota Population 2022
Le Center is a city located in Le Sueur County Minnesota. Le Center has a 2020 population of 2,579. It is also the county seat of Le Sueur County. Le Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,503 in 2010.
The average household income in Le Center is $66,793 with a poverty rate of 14.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $721 per month, and the median house value is $137,000. 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 Centerwas:
- White: 94.30%
- Other race: 4.87%
- Two or more races: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,500 | 94.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 129 | 4.87% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.64% |
Le Center Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,001 | 2.6 | 68.4 |
| Married | 460 | 3.22 | 84.6 |
| Male | 105 | 3.64 | 36.2 |
| Female | 97 | 3.24 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.27 | 60.2 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 6.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 6.33% |
| High School Graduate | 639 | 37.46% |
| Some College | 336 | 19.70% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 15.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 10.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 4.45% |
Le Center Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,457 | 1,367 | 242 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 124 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | |
| Native American | 5 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 70 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.61%.
$34,752
Average Earnings
$42,321
Average Male
$30,407
Average Female
Le Center Language by Age
Le Center Language
80.17% of Le Center residents speak only English, while 19.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.73% of the population.
Le Center Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,085 | 229 | 10.98% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 511 | 158 | 30.92% |
14.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.14%
Male Poverty Rate
16.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Le Center
The race most likely to be in poverty in Le Center is White, with 10.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Le Center is Hispanic, with 30.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.56%.
Le Center Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Le Center Married by Age and Sex
Le Center Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Le Center Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 3.81% |
Le Center Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.08%
Born in Le Center
88.87%
Native Born
11.13%
Foreign Born
10.37%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.87% of Le Center residents were born in the United States, with 78.08% having been born in Minnesota. 10.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,503 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,501 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,484 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 2,476 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 2,476 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 2,463 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,459 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 2,485 | 26 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 2,495 | 10 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 2,516 | 21 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 2,537 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 2,558 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 2,579 | 21 | 0.82% |