Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Blue Earth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,013 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 68,241 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mankato. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Blue Earth County
| Population : | 68,241 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Blue Earth |
| Area : | 1984 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
| Named for : | Blue Earth River |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Capital : | Mankato |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1853 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:36:59 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blue Earth County is located at 44°2'5"N 94°4'1"W (44.0345900, -94.0670300). It has 2 neighbors: Faribault County and Nicollet County.
Blue Earth County map
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The largest city of Blue Earth County is Mankato with a population of 43,435. Other cities include, Lake Crystal population 2,512, Madison Lake population 1,202, Saint Clair population 821 and Good Thunder population 566. See all Blue Earth County cities & populated places.
Blue Earth County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blue Earth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 43,435 | The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. |
| Lake Crystal | 2,512 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Madison Lake | 1,202 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Rapidan | 1,106 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Saint Clair | 821 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Garden City | 694 | Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States |
| Good Thunder | 566 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Judson | 556 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Beauford | 407 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Eagle Lake | 374 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mapleton | 320 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Skyline | 299 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Cambria | 263 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Vernon Center | 261 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Pemberton | 241 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Amboy | 161 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Blue Earth County
Blue Earth County has 2 neighbours.
- Faribault County county in Minnesota, United States
- Nicollet County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Blue Earth County increased by 6.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 64,013 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,359 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64,974 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 64,737 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,300 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,673 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,355 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,916 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 67,378 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,653 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 68,241 | 0.86% | estimation process |
People born in Blue Earth County (3)
People born in Blue Earth County, including father of scouting; military scout; soldier of fortune; oil man; writer; rancher Frederick Russell Burnham, French spy Howard Burnham, politician John Dorn, .
List
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
