Blue Earth, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,170
Population
955/sq mi density
$59,118
Median Income
$34,614 per capita
$125,200
Home Value
$183,484 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
380
Violent Crime/100K
190 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,118 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,170
Census 2023
Population Density
955
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.6 km²)
Median Age
45.0 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.6%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
13.2%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.6%
Spanish
8.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.6%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.6%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.2%
40% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.419
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,170 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 955 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.6% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 10.6% |
| Health Insurance | 94.8% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |