Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN

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2023 Population

152,696

0.263% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

0.255% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.12%

2.76% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$82,978

4.55% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$264,500

6.65% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,338

13.9% 1-year decline

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.98%), Other (Hispanic) (3.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%).

9.82% of the households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, 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.

96.1% of the residents in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are St Olaf College (926 degrees awarded in 2023) and Carleton College (557 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was $264,500, and the homeownership rate was N/A%.

Most people in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN borders Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, Scott County PUMA, MN, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, Brown, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn & Watonwan Counties PUMA, MN, Blue Earth & Nicollet Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN, Goodhue, Wabasha & Winona Counties PUMA, MN, and Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN is home to a population of 153k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.92% of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (9.04k people).

In 2023, there were 20.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.02k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are Spanish (8,909 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (2,368 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (430 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
127k ± 314
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.07k ± 234
Other (Hispanic)
5.02k ± 585

8.75%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

8.75% of the people in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,856 ± 1,050 people
Somalia
794 ± 690 people
Guatemala
627 ± 613 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,856 Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 794 and Guatemala with 627.

Foreign-Born Population

5.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.04k people

5.51%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.39k people

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,909 households (6.17%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
2,368 households (1.64%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
430 households (0.298%)

9.82% of the households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was Spanish. 6.17% of the households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,036 ± 294
Gulf War (2001-)
1,590 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
1,220 ± 216

Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN employs 59.3k people. The largest industries in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are Construction (4,478 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,049 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($186,556), Legal services ($164,693), and Air transportation ($141,428).

Males in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,883. The income inequality in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

59.3k

2022 Value

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± −13.9%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,715 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,335 people), and Registered nurses (1,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, 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

59.3k

2022 Value

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± −13.9%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,478 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,049 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,000), Public Administration ($85,536), and Construction ($69,133).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($64,210), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,024), and Information ($50,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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

Voting results are not available for Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert 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

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Amy 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.

Tina 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

In 2023, universities in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN awarded 1,483 degrees. The student population of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,315 male students and 2,828 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are White (950 and 73%), followed by Asian (105 and 8.06%), Hispanic or Latino (101 and 7.76%), and Two or More Races (80 and 6.14%).

The largest universities in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are St Olaf College (926 and 62.4%) and Carleton College (557 and 37.6%).

The most popular majors in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN are General Biological Sciences (156 and 10.5%), General Mathematics (114 and 7.69%), and Computer Science (113 and 7.62%).

The median tuition cost in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN for private four year colleges is $61,007.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,143 (45% men and 55% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,143 students enrolled in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,120 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
156 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
114 degrees awarded
Computer Science
113 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was General Biological Sciences with 156 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

St Olaf College
926 degrees awarded
Carleton College
557 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St Olaf College with 926 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 630 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, which is 0.739 times less than the 853 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 950 degrees mean that there were 9.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 105 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,007) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($969) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (16.6k).

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 Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was $264,500 in 2023, which is 0.872 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $248,000 to $264,500, a 6.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN is N/A%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN is $82,978. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $136,892, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $134,108 and $130,632.

Housing

Property

$264,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,930

$44,959

Median Property Taxes

±$1,181

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 Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

N/A%

Homeownership

N/A

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $136,892, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $134,108 and $130,632.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, 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.

$82,978

Median Household Income

± $1,919

57.4k

Number of Households

± 1,472

The following chart displays the households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, 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

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN

In 2022, the income inequality in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.86% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (8.3%)

In 2023, 75% of workers in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.3%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN (11.6k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.26%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.