Nicollet County, MN

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2022 Population

34,380

0.248% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic (DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic (DFL) Party

2022 Median Age

37.1

1.64% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

10.3%

10.1% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$79,113

6.45% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$240,700

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

19,195

1.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Nicollet County, MN had a population of 34.4k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $79,113. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Nicollet County, MN grew from 34,295 to 34,380, a 0.248% increase and its median household income grew from $74,317 to $79,113, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nicollet County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.18%), and White (Hispanic) (1.77%).

None of the households in Nicollet County, 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.

97.9% of the residents in Nicollet County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nicollet County, MN are Gustavus Adolphus College (682 degrees awarded in 2022) and South Central College (591 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Nicollet County, MN was $240,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Nicollet County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Nicollet County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Nicollet County, MN borders Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Renville County, MN, and Sibley County, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Nicollet County, MN is home to a population of 34.4k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.65% of Nicollet County, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2022, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.8k people) in Nicollet County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Nicollet County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Nicollet County, MN was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nicollet County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.8k ± 144
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 328
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.04k ± 264

4.95%

Hispanic Population

1.7k people

4.95% of the people in Nicollet County, MN are hispanic (1.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

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 Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

3.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

4.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.52k people

As of 2022, 3.65% of Nicollet County, MN residents (1.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nicollet County, MN was 4.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
548 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
337 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
236 ± 100

Nicollet County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Nicollet County, MN employs 19.2k people. The largest industries in Nicollet County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,627 people), Manufacturing (3,000 people), and Educational Services (2,688 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,711), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,061), and Wholesale Trade ($56,957).

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 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.2k

2022 Value

± 838

−1.83%

1 Year decline

± 6.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Nicollet County, MN declined at a rate of −1.83%, from 19.6k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nicollet County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,315 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,869 people), and Management Occupations (1,724 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nicollet County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.2k

2022 Value

± 838

−1.83%

1 Year decline

± 6.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Nicollet County, MN declined at a rate of −1.83%, from 19.6k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nicollet County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,627 people), Manufacturing (3,000 people), and Educational Services (2,688 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nicollet County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Nicollet County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,592

Median earning men ± $2,212

$37,124

Median earning women ± $2,875

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,292), Public Administration ($56,801), and Wholesale Trade ($56,661).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($63,438), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,429), and Public Administration ($55,170).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

55
Construction
38
Other Services (except Public Administration)
29
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$187k
Manufacturing
$136k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$56.6k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nicollet County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.2%), followed by Other (1.38%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.2%)
Republican Party
Other (1.38%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nicollet County, MN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.2%), followed by Other (1.38%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nicollet County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Democratic Party (United States)|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 2022, universities in Nicollet County, MN awarded 1,273 degrees. The student population of Nicollet County, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,019 male students and 2,655 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nicollet County, MN are White (970 and 78.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (97 and 7.87%), Black or African American (68 and 5.52%), and Asian (55 and 4.46%).

The largest universities in Nicollet County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Gustavus Adolphus College (682 and 53.6%) and South Central College (591 and 46.4%).

The most popular majors in Nicollet County, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (101 and 7.93%), Registered Nursing (71 and 5.58%), and General Psychology (66 and 5.18%).

The median tuition cost in Nicollet County, MN for private four year colleges is $52,490.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Nicollet County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,674 (43.2% men and 56.8% 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 2022 there were 4,674 students enrolled in Nicollet County, MN, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,421 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
66 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
52 degrees awarded
General Business
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nicollet County, MN was General Psychology with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nicollet County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gustavus Adolphus College
682 degrees awarded
South Central College
591 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gustavus Adolphus College with 682 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nicollet County, MN, which is 0.697 times less than the 750 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 970 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 97 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 ($52,490) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($656) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

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 Nicollet County, MN was $240,700 in 2022, which is 0.854 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $216,200 to $240,700, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Nicollet County, MN is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Nicollet County, MN have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nicollet County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Nicollet County, MN is $79,113. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Nicollet County, MN was Census Tract 4802 with a value of $98,717, followed by Census Tract 4801 and Census Tract 4805.01, with respective values of $93,958 and $81,107.

In 2023, 9.86% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nicollet County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.24%.

Housing

Property

$240,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,889

$9,585

Median Property Taxes

±$508

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 Nicollet County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2022

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74.2% of the housing units in Nicollet County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nicollet County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4802
Census Tract 4801
Census Tract 4805.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nicollet County, MN was Census Tract 4802 with a value of $98,717, followed by Census Tract 4801 and Census Tract 4805.01, with respective values of $93,958 and $81,107.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Nicollet County, 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.

$79,113

Median Household Income

± $4,452

12.9k

Number of Households

± 688

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Nicollet County, MN grew to $79,113 from the previous year's value of $74,317.

The following chart displays the households in Nicollet County, 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 Nicollet County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (6.79%)

In 2022, 72.3% of workers in Nicollet County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.79%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nicollet County, MN have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Nicollet County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nicollet County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nicollet County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.86% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nicollet County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.24%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nicollet County, MN (3.31k out of 32k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nicollet County, MN is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.1% of the children was living in poverty in Nicollet County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

96.3% of the population of Nicollet County, MN has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nicollet County, MN see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.88% increase from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nicollet County, MN

Primary care physicians in Nicollet County, MN see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 7.88% increase from the previous year (1,142 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.74%

Uninsured

55.7%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nicollet County, MN grew by 10.4% from 3.39% to 3.74%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.8 in Nicollet County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Nicollet County, MN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Nicollet County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Nicollet County, MN.