State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,944.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.17%
Growth Since 2010
0.23%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lester Prairie, Minnesota Population 2021
1,734
Lester Prairie is a city located in McLeod County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 1,734, it is the 279th largest city in Minnesota and the 8164th largest city in the United States . Lester Prairie is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,730 in 2010. Lester Prairie reached it's highest population of 1,761 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Lester Prairie has a population density of 1,945 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lester Prairie is $69,112 with a poverty rate of 13.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $543 per month, and the median house value is $149,800. The median age in Lester Prairie is 34.7 years, 33.7 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Lester Prairie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lester Prairie was:
- White: 98.23%
- Two or more races: 1.51%
- Black or African American: 0.25%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Lester Prairie, Minnesota is 1,734 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,725.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,730.
Lester Prairie, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,946 | 98.23% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.25% |
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Lester Prairie Population by Race
Lester Prairie Population Pyramid $2021
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Lester Prairie Population by Age
Lester Prairie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 745 | 2.66 | 80.9 |
| Married | 391 | 3.54 | 96.4 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.1 | 70.1 |
| Female | 71 | 3.24 | 36.6 |
| Male | 22 | 3.64 | 77.3 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Lester Prairie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 5.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 29.61% |
| Some College | 328 | 26.75% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 15.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 5.06% |
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Lester Prairie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lester Prairie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,093 | 1,053 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 30 | 14 |
| 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 17.66%.
Lester Prairie Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,813
Average Earnings
$50,492
Average Male
$34,479
Average Female
Lester Prairie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lester Prairie Language by Age
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Lester Prairie Language
88.37% of Lester Prairie residents speak only English, while 11.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.14% of the population.
Lester Prairie Language
Lester Prairie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 211 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 61 | 23.37% |
13.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.24%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lester Prairie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lester Prairie is Hispanic, with 23.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lester Prairie is White, with 12.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.00%.
Lester Prairie Poverty
Lester Prairie Poverty Rate by Education
Lester Prairie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lester Prairie Married by Age and Sex
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Lester Prairie 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.
Lester Prairie Marital Status by Race
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Lester Prairie Marital Status
Lester Prairie Veterans by War
Lester Prairie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 7.28% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.23% |
Lester Prairie Veterans by Race
Lester Prairie Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lester Prairie Veterans by Education
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lester Prairie Employment by Age
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Lester Prairie Employment by Race
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Lester 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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93.89%
Native Born
6.11%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.89% of Lester Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 76.53% having been born in Minnesota. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lester Prairie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,734 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 1,728 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,725 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 1,728 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 1,720 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,718 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 1,720 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,723 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,724 | -23 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 1,747 | -14 | -0.80% |
| 2010 | 1,761 | 0.00% |