Freeborn County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Freeborn County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Freeborn County, Minnesota is 30,882 people, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look at the total population in Freeborn County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,882
+1.37%
+0.86%
2020
30,465
+0.01%
-
2019
30,463
 -0.21% -
2018
30,526
 -0.3% -
2017
30,619
 - -

Population of Freeborn County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.6%
86.3%
 -3.13%
Black/African American
1%
1.2%
 -16.67%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.4%
9.5%
 +9.47%
Asian
3%
1.8%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0.9%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Freeborn County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 -1.8% 43.2 -0.69% 44.5 -1.77%
2020 44.5 +1.14% 43.5 +1.4% 45.3 -0.22%
2019 44 -0.45% 42.9 +0.23% 45.4 -1.3%
2018 44.2 -0.23% 42.8 +0.23% 46 -1.5%
2017 44.3 - 42.7 - 46.7 -

The median age of Freeborn County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,879 -1.38% 1,784 +1.17% 1,850 1,792
10 to 19 1,889 +4.49% 1,666 +7.98% 1,972 1,783
20 to 29 1,609 -4.83% 1,622 +2.81% 1,531 1,666
30 to 39 1,776 +2.64% 1,562 +8.95% 1,821 1,704
40 to 49 1,803 -8.85% 1,685 -1.07% 1,648 1,666
50 to 59 2,318 -4.26% 2,319 -11.86% 2,217 2,055
60 to 69 1,952 +17.06% 1,912 +11.26% 2,303 2,134
70+ 2,086 +0.57% 2,757 -4.13% 2,097 2,643

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Freeborn County, Minnesota is $59,862.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Freeborn County.

  • Under 25
    $46,964.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,903.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,186.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,033.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Freeborn County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Freeborn County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Freeborn County, Minnesota is currently $75,966.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.90% of households in Freeborn County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Freeborn County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Freeborn County is $32,760.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Freeborn County by the total population of Freeborn County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Freeborn County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Freeborn County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Freeborn County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Freeborn County over the age of 16 is 24,719.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Freeborn County is 60.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,234 52.10% 15.70%
20 to 24 years 1,495 86.60% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 1,702 83.40% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 1,792 83.90% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 3,377 87.10% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 3,623 86.10% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 2,319 85.40% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 2,409 64.60% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 3,642 25.10% 2.70%
75 years and over 3,126 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Freeborn County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,200 62.30% 3.40%
Black or African American 260 55.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 119 65.50% 23.10%
Asian 587 56.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.00% 0.00%
Other 685 76.50% 1.70%
Two or more races 860 74.30% 22.80%
Hispanic or Latino 2,068 75.70% 14.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,456 61.90% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Freeborn County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Freeborn County is 14,895, with median earnings of $40,571.00.

Women in Freeborn County, Minnesota earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,895 $40,571.00
Male 7,827 $46,100.00
Female 7,068 $33,223.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,443 $50,224.00
Business and Financial 510 $56,141.00
Computer and Mathematical 209 $64,432.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $74,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 82 $67,857.00
Community and Social Service 258 $54,737.00
Legal 47 $88,942.00
Educational and Library 614 $43,712.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 156 $19,091.00
Healthcare Practitioners 893 $58,789.00
Healthcare Support 697 $26,453.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $41,250.00
Law Enforcement 124 $71,447.00
Food Preparation and Serving 785 $17,207.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 614 $31,719.00
Personal Care and Service 307 $11,734.00
Sales 1,273 $35,855.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,577 $37,665.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $30,526.00
Construction and Extraction 745 $50,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 744 $55,517.00
Production 1,943 $39,317.00
Transportation and Material Moving 640 $44,091.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 906 $53,971.00 537 $45,938.00
Business and Financial 139 $66,932.00 371 $50,221.00
Computer and Mathematical 144 $82,273.00 65 $42,679.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $74,250.00 5 $75,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $70,625.00 18 $58,000.00
Community and Social Service 106 $47,262.00 152 $62,000.00
Legal 33 $89,904.00 14 $51,250.00
Educational and Library 114 $59,375.00 500 $32,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $36,250.00 124 $16,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $85,000.00 803 $56,655.00
Healthcare Support 63 $30,625.00 634 $26,443.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $43,438.00 20 $40,227.00
Law Enforcement 101 $72,039.00 23 $49,464.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $11,492.00 660 $18,049.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 464 $33,043.00 150 $30,227.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $37,625.00 276 $10,565.00
Sales 682 $47,125.00 591 $21,131.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $41,500.00 1,287 $36,647.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 128 $31,447.00 14 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 738 $50,385.00 7 $59,063.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 738 $55,690.00 6 $50,833.00
Production 1,387 $42,106.00 556 $26,458.00
Transportation and Material Moving 598 $45,000.00 42 $30,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,844 households in Freeborn County, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,226 families in Freeborn County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,297 803 1,126 4,618
Average Household Size 2.89 3.91 3.18 1.17
Total Families 6,297 803 1,126 0
Average Household Size 2.88 3.23 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 8,226 families in Freeborn County, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Freeborn County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,139 housing units in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,844 90.84%
Vacant 1,295 9.16%

18.03% of the total 14,139 housing units in Freeborn County are rental units. This is approximately 2,549 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,101 are occupied by the owner - or 71.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Freeborn County is $743.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Freeborn County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    194
  • Less than $500
    539
  • $500 to $999
    1,434
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    417
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    96
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in Freeborn County is $132,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Freeborn County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    861
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,943
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,896
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,707
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,636
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    830
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    193
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Freeborn County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Freeborn County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,937
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,057
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,377
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,540
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,118
  • 1980 to 1989
    910
  • 1990 to 1999
    925
  • 2000 to 2009
    882
  • 2010 to 2013
    393
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Freeborn County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    739
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,808
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,834
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,463

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Freeborn County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Freeborn County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Freeborn County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    897
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,712
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,825
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,117
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,625
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    809
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,031
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    338
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    238
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    468
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    417
  • 90 or more minutes
    315

Summary

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Places in Freeborn County, Minnesota

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