Blue Earth County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Blue Earth County was 69,631, a 0.39% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Blue Earth County's population was 69,361, an increase of 0.22% compared to a population of 69,211 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Blue Earth County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Blue Earth County increased by 13,691. In this period, the peak population was 69,631 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 55,940 - -
2001 56,559 619 1.11%
2002 57,086 527 0.93%
2003 57,880 794 1.39%
2004 58,223 343 0.59%
2005 58,793 570 0.98%
2006 59,721 928 1.58%
2007 60,350 629 1.05%
2008 60,977 627 1.04%
2009 61,422 445 0.73%
2010 64,091 2,669 4.35%
2011 64,364 273 0.43%
2012 64,979 615 0.96%
2013 64,749 -230 -0.35%
2014 65,320 571 0.88%
2015 65,701 381 0.58%
2016 66,398 697 1.06%
2017 66,931 533 0.8%
2018 67,397 466 0.7%
2019 67,874 477 0.71%
2020 69,211 1,337 1.97%
2021 69,361 150 0.22%
2022 69,631 270 0.39%
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Blue Earth County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Blue Earth County's population increased by 8,151 (14.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Blue Earth County's population increased by 5,120 (7.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Blue Earth County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Blue Earth County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 69,631. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Blue Earth County's population peaked in year 2022 at 69,631.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Blue Earth County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 55,940.

Blue Earth County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Blue Earth County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Blue Earth County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.11% per year. Overall the population grew 24.47% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Blue Earth County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Blue Earth County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.11% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 420. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Blue Earth County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,669 (4.35%).

While from 2012 and 2013, Blue Earth County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 230 (-0.35%).

Things to know

Is Blue Earth County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Blue Earth County's population increased by 420 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 150 (0.22%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 270 (0.39%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Blue Earth County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Blue Earth County increased by 4,882 (7.54%). The population was highest at 69,631 in the year 2022 and lowest at 64,749 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.

References

Datasets

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Blue Earth County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Blue Earth County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Blue Earth County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Blue Earth County was 69,631, a 0.39% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Blue Earth County population was 69,361, an increase of 0.22% compared to a population of 69,211 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Blue Earth County increased by 13,691. In this period, the peak population was 69,631 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Blue Earth County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Blue Earth County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Blue Earth County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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