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Freeborn County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Albert Lea

Freeborn County's estimated 2025 population is 30,179 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Freeborn County is the 36th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 31,203 and has seen a growth of -3.28% since that time.

30,179
Total Population
43
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
-168 -0.55%
Annual Population Growth

Freeborn County Population

Freeborn County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Freeborn County includes 84.92% White, 3.1% other race, 3.07% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,11584.92%
Two or more races2,1857.11%
Other race9533.1%
Asian9433.07%
Black or African American3871.26%
Native American990.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander700.23%

Freeborn County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Freeborn County's average per capita income is $47,950. Household income levels show a median of $69,012. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,218$125,742
Families$87,236$112,492
Households$69,012$90,460
Non Families$37,762$50,826

$47,950

Average Income

$69,012

Median Household Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate