Named for William Freeborn Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5 Area 1,870 km² Population 30,948 (2013) Largest city Albert Lea | Congressional district 1st Website www.co.freeborn.mn.us Founded 1855 County seat Albert Lea | |
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Cities Albert Lea, Alden, Clarks Grove, Hollandale, Glenville Rivers Shell Rock River, Cobb River, Lime Creek, Turtle Creek | ||
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Freeborn County is a county located in the State of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,255. Its county seat is Albert Lea.
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- 44th and last annual freeborn county minnesota cancer bike a thon
- Map of Freeborn County MN USA
- History
- Geography
- Lakes
- Major highways
- Adjacent counties
- Demographics
- Unincorporated communities
- References
Map of Freeborn County, MN, USA
Freeborn County comprises the Albert Lea, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Freeborn County was established in 1855. It is named for William Freeborn, an early Minnesota politician.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 722 square miles (1,870 km2), of which 707 square miles (1,830 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.1%) is water. The Le Sueur River, a tributary of the Minnesota River, begins in the northern part of the county.
Lakes
Freeborn County has 16 lakes, mostly in the western half of the county.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.22% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.92% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.8% were of Norwegian, 26.2% German and 5.8% Danish ancestry.
There were 13,356 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.50% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,964, and the median income for a family was $45,142. Males had a median income of $31,491 versus $21,799 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,325. About 5.60% of families and 8.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.