Demographics & People — Albert Lea, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,379 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,200 |
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| Median Age | 44.3 |
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| Total Households | 7,956 |
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| Family Households | 4,489 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3449 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,872 |
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| Black or African American | 354 |
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| Asian | 746 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,740 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,416 |
| Norwegian | 4,228 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,766 |
| Other groups | 3,420 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,823 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,295 |
| Irish | 1,618 |
| English | 1,271 |
| Danish | 992 |
| American | 735 |
Language
| English Only | 15,551 |
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| Spanish | 1,310 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,571 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,135 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,438 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Albert Lea, Minnesota.
