Freeborn County Summary

Life in Freeborn County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Freeborn County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Freeborn County:

  • The population in Freeborn County is 30,857.

  • The median home value in Freeborn County is $172,529.

  • The median income in Freeborn County is $65,679.

  • The median rent in Freeborn County is $803.

  • The unemployment rate in Freeborn County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Freeborn County is 9.5%.

  • The average high in Freeborn County is 65.1° and there are 80.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Freeborn County

List Of Cities & Towns in Freeborn County

Albert Lea, MN Population 18,434

Clarks Grove, MN Population 738

Alden, MN Population 633

Glenville, MN Population 562

Hartland, MN Population 386

Geneva, MN Population 351

Hollandale, MN Population 338

Emmons, MN Population 312

Freeborn, MN Population 304

Hayward, MN Population 216

Twin Lakes, MN Population 186

Conger, MN Population 106

Myrtle, MN Population 54

Manchester, MN Population 49

Map Of Freeborn County

Freeborn County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Freeborn County is 65.1°.

  • There are 68.91 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.9 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Freeborn County.

StatFreeborn County
Mean High65.1
Nice Days68.91
Rainfall80.9
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours4:46
65.1°
Average High
80.9
Inches of Rain

Freeborn County Photos

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Freeborn County Demographics

Population over time in Freeborn County

The current population in Freeborn County is 30,857. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 30,882 1.4%
2021 30,465 0.0%
2020 30,463 -

Gender in Freeborn County

  • Freeborn County is 50.0% female with 15,428 female residents.

  • Freeborn County is 50.0% male with 15,429 male residents.

Female
50.0% (15,428)
Male
50.0% (15,429)
Gender Freeborn County MN USA
Female 50.0% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Freeborn County

Freeborn County is:

  • 82.8% White with 25,557 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 345 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 909 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 4 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 716 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.6% Hispanic with 3,284 Hispanic residents.

White
82.8% (25,557)
African American
1.1% (345)
American Indian
0.1% (34)
Asian
2.9% (909)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.0% (4)
Two Or More
2.3% (716)
Hispanic
10.6% (3,284)

Table: Freeborn County By Race

Race Freeborn County MN USA
White 82.8% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Freeborn County, Minnesota

  • 3.8% of households in Freeborn County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Freeborn County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Freeborn County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Freeborn County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Freeborn County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Freeborn County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Freeborn County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Freeborn County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Freeborn County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Freeborn County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (1,168)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (1,086)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (2,659)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (3,006)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (3,930)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (5,699)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (4,493)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (5,237)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (1,994)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (1,579)
Income Freeborn County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Freeborn County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Freeborn County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,542)
9-12th Grade
7% (2,159)
High School / GED
33% (10,182)
Some College
24% (7,405)
Associate's Degree
14% (4,319)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,702)
Master's Degree
4% (1,234)
Professional Degree
1% (308)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Freeborn County MN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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