Albert Lea, MN

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US Senator

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

N/ATina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

44.3

0.226% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.5%

6.25% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,522

11% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$150,400

11.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

8,277

1.65% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Albert Lea, MN had a population of N/A people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $62,522. Between N/A and N/A the population of Albert Lea, MN N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $56,347 to $62,522, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albert Lea, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.06%), White (Hispanic) (4%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.92%).

None of the households in Albert Lea, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Albert Lea, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Albert Lea, MN was $150,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

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Population & Diversity

Albert Lea, MN is home to a population of N/A people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.71% of Albert Lea, MN residents were born outside of the country (866 people).

In 2023, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.1k people) in Albert Lea, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k Two+ (Hispanic) and 746 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Albert Lea, MN residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Albert Lea, MN was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albert Lea, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albert Lea, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 231
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.18k ± 276
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
746 ± 164

14.9%

Hispanic Population

2.74k people

14.9% of the people in Albert Lea, MN are hispanic (2.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albert Lea, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albert Lea, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Albert Lea, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

4.71%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

866 people

6.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

As of 2023, 4.71% of Albert Lea, MN residents (866 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albert Lea, MN was 6.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albert Lea, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
446 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
147 ± 82
Korea
144 ± 98

Albert Lea, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albert Lea, MN employs 8.28k people. The largest industries in Albert Lea, MN are , and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($113,713), Finance & Insurance ($78,281), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,538).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.28k

2023 Value

± 572

1.65%

1 Year growth

± 9.46%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albert Lea, MN grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 8.14k employees to 8.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albert Lea, MN, are Production Occupations (1,063 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (965 people), and Management Occupations (794 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albert Lea, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.28k

2023 Value

± 572

1.65%

1 Year growth

± 9.46%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albert Lea, MN grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 8.14k employees to 8.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albert Lea, MN, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albert Lea, MN, though some of these residents may live in Albert Lea, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

N/AAmy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

N/ATina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albert Lea, MN was $150,400 in 2023, which is NaNk times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $134,500 to $150,400, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Albert Lea, MN is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Albert Lea, MN is $62,522. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Albert Lea, MN was Census Tract 1807 with a value of $89,444, followed by Census Tract 1803 and Census Tract 1804, with respective values of $75,880 and $68,789.

Housing

Property

$150,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,494

$5,856

Median Property Taxes

±$460

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albert Lea, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albert Lea, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1807
Census Tract 1803
Census Tract 1804

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albert Lea, MN was Census Tract 1807 with a value of $89,444, followed by Census Tract 1803 and Census Tract 1804, with respective values of $75,880 and $68,789.

The following map shows all of the places in Albert Lea, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,522

Median Household Income

± $6,220

7.96k

Number of Households

± 547

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.96k households in Albert Lea, MN grew to $62,522 from the previous year's value of $56,347.

The following chart displays the households in Albert Lea, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albert Lea, MN is from Albert Lea, MN.

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In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Albert Lea, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

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The chart below shows how the median household income in Albert Lea, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albert Lea, MN (2.05k out of 17.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Albert Lea, MN has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.936% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Freeborn County, MN see 1786 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.281% increase from the previous year (1781 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2365 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 699 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,786 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Freeborn County, MN

Primary care physicians in Freeborn County, MN see an average of 1,786 patients per year. This represents a 0.281% increase from the previous year (1,781 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Freeborn County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.49%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.936%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albert Lea, MN declined by 19.1% from 8.02% to 6.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albert Lea, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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