Albert Lea, MN
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18,434
TOTAL POPULATION
8,978
MALE POPULATION
9,456
FEMALE POPULATION
94.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,747
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,584
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,347
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,798
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,583
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Albert Lea Zip Codes
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Race in Albert Lea
The most populous races in Albert Lea are White / Caucasian (15,033 | 81.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,823 | 15.3%), and Two or more Races (1,473 | 8.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 641 | 3.5% |
Black / African American | 335 | 1.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 14 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,823 | 15.3% |
Native / Alaskan | 82 | 0.4% |
White / Caucasian | 15,033 | 81.6% |
Two or more Races | 1,473 | 8.0% |
Some other Race | 856 | 4.6% |
Total | 18,434 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Albert Lea
The most populous ancestries reported in Albert Lea are German (5,416 | 29.4%), Norwegian (4,228 | 22.9%), Mexican (2,295 | 12.4%), Irish (1,618 | 8.8%), and English (1,271 | 6.9%), together accounting for 80.4% of all Albert Lea residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 735 | 4.0% |
Arab | 73 | 0.4% |
Austrian | 100 | 0.5% |
Bangladeshi | 34 | 0.2% |
Belgian | 42 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 18 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 10 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 4 | 0.0% |
British | 43 | 0.2% |
Burmese | 42 | 0.2% |
Central American | 115 | 0.6% |
Central American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 71 | 0.4% |
Chippewa | 19 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 114 | 0.6% |
Croatian | 8 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 112 | 0.6% |
Czech | 334 | 1.8% |
Danish | 992 | 5.4% |
Dominican | 14 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 268 | 1.5% |
Eastern European | 14 | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 18 | 0.1% |
English | 1,271 | 6.9% |
European | 95 | 0.5% |
Finnish | 36 | 0.2% |
French | 292 | 1.6% |
French Canadian | 132 | 0.7% |
German | 5,416 | 29.4% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 14 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 4 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 11 | 0.1% |
Indonesian | 136 | 0.7% |
Irish | 1,618 | 8.8% |
Italian | 191 | 1.0% |
Japanese | 11 | 0.1% |
Jordanian | 43 | 0.2% |
Korean | 68 | 0.4% |
Latvian | 20 | 0.1% |
Lebanese | 12 | 0.1% |
Malaysian | 26 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 2,295 | 12.4% |
Mexican American Indian | 37 | 0.2% |
Nicaraguan | 101 | 0.5% |
Northern European | 33 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 4,228 | 22.9% |
Pakistani | 43 | 0.2% |
Pennsylvania German | 6 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 34 | 0.2% |
Polish | 356 | 1.9% |
Puerto Rican | 50 | 0.3% |
Romanian | 10 | 0.1% |
Russian | 16 | 0.1% |
Salvadoran | 14 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 240 | 1.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 40 | 0.2% |
Scottish | 158 | 0.9% |
Sioux | 6 | 0.0% |
South American | 148 | 0.8% |
Spaniard | 38 | 0.2% |
Spanish | 8 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 106 | 0.6% |
Swedish | 429 | 2.3% |
Swiss | 35 | 0.2% |
Ukrainian | 17 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 42 | 0.2% | View All 66 Rows |
Immigrants in Albert Lea
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Albert Lea came from Latin America (690 | 3.7%), Central America (608 | 3.3%), Mexico (537 | 2.9%), Asia (385 | 2.1%), and South Eastern Asia (302 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.7% of all Albert Lea residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 24 | 0.1% |
Asia | 385 | 2.1% |
Brazil | 4 | 0.0% |
Canada | 17 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 51 | 0.3% |
Central America | 608 | 3.3% |
Cuba | 51 | 0.3% |
Eastern Asia | 58 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 16 | 0.1% |
Egypt | 4 | 0.0% |
Europe | 40 | 0.2% |
Ireland | 13 | 0.1% |
Japan | 18 | 0.1% |
Jordan | 21 | 0.1% |
Korea | 40 | 0.2% |
Latin America | 690 | 3.7% |
Mexico | 537 | 2.9% |
Nicaragua | 71 | 0.4% |
Northern Africa | 4 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 24 | 0.1% |
Norway | 11 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 6 | 0.0% |
Peru | 27 | 0.2% |
Philippines | 36 | 0.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0.0% |
South America | 31 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 302 | 1.6% |
Thailand | 43 | 0.2% |
Ukraine | 8 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 32 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 20 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 25 | 0.1% | View All 32 Rows |
Sex and Age in Albert Lea
Sex and Age in Albert Lea
The most populous age groups in Albert Lea are 60 to 64 Years (770 | 8.6%) for men and 85 Years and over (758 | 8.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 401 (4.5%) | 532 (5.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 621 (6.9%) | 515 (5.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 609 (6.8%) | 607 (6.4%) |
15 to 19 Years | 503 (5.6%) | 506 (5.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 439 (4.9%) | 564 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 493 (5.5%) | 486 (5.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 530 (5.9%) | 437 (4.6%) |
35 to 39 Years | 574 (6.4%) | 538 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 444 (5.0%) | 504 (5.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 496 (5.5%) | 507 (5.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 712 (7.9%) | 540 (5.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 521 (5.8%) | 539 (5.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 770 (8.6%) | 653 (6.9%) |
65 to 69 Years | 546 (6.1%) | 518 (5.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 445 (5.0%) | 557 (5.9%) |
75 to 79 Years | 332 (3.7%) | 294 (3.1%) |
80 to 84 Years | 328 (3.6%) | 401 (4.2%) |
85 Years and over | 214 (2.4%) | 758 (8.0%) |
Total | 8,978 (100.0%) | 9,456 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Albert Lea
Median Family Size in Albert Lea
The median family size in Albert Lea is 2.92 persons per family, with single male/father families (591 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,076 | 68.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 3,076 (68.3%) | 2.87 |
Single Male/Father | 591 (13.1%) | 3.18 |
Single Female/Mother | 836 (18.6%) | 2.89 |
Total Families | 4,503 (100.0%) | 2.92 |
Median Household Size in Albert Lea
The median household size in Albert Lea is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (591 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (3,364 | 42.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 3,076 (39.1%) | 2.88 |
Single Male/Father | 591 (7.5%) | 3.77 |
Single Female/Mother | 836 (10.6%) | 3.24 |
Non-family | 3,364 (42.8%) | 1.21 |
Total Households | 7,867 (100.0%) | 2.27 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Albert Lea
Out of a total of 7,867 households in Albert Lea, 4,503 (57.2%) are family households, while 3,364 (42.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,830.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,830 (36.0%) |
2-Person Households | 2,206 (28.0%) | 480 (6.1%) |
3-Person Households | 879 (11.2%) | 46 (0.6%) |
4-Person Households | 731 (9.3%) | 8 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 418 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 217 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 52 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,503 (57.2%) | 3,364 (42.8%) |
Female Fertility in Albert Lea
Fertility by Age in Albert Lea
Average fertility rate in Albert Lea is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 165 (71.1%) | 111.0 |
35 to 50 years | 67 (28.9%) | 40.0 |
Total | 232 (100.0%) | 63.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Albert Lea
42.7% of women with births (232) in Albert Lea are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.4% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 41 (24.8%) | 124 (75.1%) |
35 to 50 years | 58 (86.6%) | 9 (13.4%) |
Total | 99 (42.7%) | 133 (57.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Albert Lea
Average fertility rate in Albert Lea is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 90.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 33.6% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 78 (33.6%) | 90.0 |
High School Diploma | 55 (23.7%) | 61.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 62 (26.7%) | 45.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 26 (11.2%) | 72.0 |
Graduate Degree | 11 (4.7%) | 71.0 |
Total | 232 (100.0%) | 63.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Albert Lea
57.3% of women with births in Albert Lea are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 80.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 30 (38.5%) | 48 (61.5%) |
High School Diploma | 11 (20.0%) | 44 (80.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 21 (33.9%) | 41 (66.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 99 (42.7%) | 133 (57.3%) |
Income in Albert Lea
Income Overview in Albert Lea
Per Capita Income in Albert Lea is $34,747, while median incomes of families and households are $73,584 and $56,347 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 18,434 | $34,747 |
Median Family Income | 4,503 | $73,584 |
Mean Family Income | 4,503 | $97,774 |
Median Household Income | 7,867 | $56,347 |
Mean Household Income | 7,867 | $78,782 |
Income Deficit | 4,503 | $14,798 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 18,434 | 24.32% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 18,434 | 75.68¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 18,434 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Albert Lea
Average Earnings in Albert Lea are $41,108, $46,378 for men and $35,097 for women, a difference of 24.3%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,842 (54.0%) | $46,378 |
Female | 4,125 (46.0%) | $35,097 |
Total | 8,967 (100.0%) | $41,108 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Albert Lea
The most common earnings brackets in Albert Lea are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (556 | 11.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (498 | 12.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 192 (4.0%) | 207 (5.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 75 (1.5%) | 131 (3.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 118 (2.4%) | 191 (4.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 173 (3.6%) | 124 (3.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 115 (2.4%) | 118 (2.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 79 (1.6%) | 74 (1.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 121 (2.5%) | 92 (2.2%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 118 (2.4%) | 98 (2.4%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 88 (1.8%) | 84 (2.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 175 (3.6%) | 140 (3.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 211 (4.4%) | 498 (12.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 179 (3.7%) | 297 (7.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 248 (5.1%) | 343 (8.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 378 (7.8%) | 361 (8.7%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 446 (9.2%) | 254 (6.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 269 (5.6%) | 151 (3.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 556 (11.5%) | 182 (4.4%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 403 (8.3%) | 212 (5.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 498 (10.3%) | 257 (6.2%) |
$100,000+ | 400 (8.3%) | 311 (7.5%) |
Total | 4,842 (100.0%) | 4,125 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Albert Lea
Average earnings in Albert Lea are $49,677 for men and $38,821 for women, a difference of 21.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,587, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,197. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,417, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,226.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $40,197 | $29,226 |
High School Diploma | $48,594 | $37,109 |
College or Associate's Degree | $54,160 | $37,102 |
Bachelor's Degree | $51,579 | $53,523 |
Graduate Degree | $83,587 | $85,417 |
Total | $49,677 | $38,821 |
Family Income in Albert Lea
Family Income Brackets in Albert Lea
According to the Albert Lea family income data, there are 946 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 23 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 144 | 3.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 23 | 0.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 216 | 4.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 441 | 9.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 536 | 11.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 946 | 21.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 702 | 15.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 869 | 19.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 320 | 7.1% |
$200,000+ | 306 | 6.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Albert Lea
4-person families (703 | 15.6%) account for the highest median family income in Albert Lea with $100,156 per family, while 2-person families (2,369 | 52.6%) have the highest median income of $33,547 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,369 (52.6%) | $67,094 |
3-Person Families | 876 (19.5%) | $82,732 |
4-Person Families | 703 (15.6%) | $100,156 |
5-Person Families | 366 (8.1%) | $64,559 |
6-Person Families | 172 (3.8%) | $69,338 |
7+ Person Families | 17 (0.4%) | $0 |
Total | 4,503 (100.0%) | $73,584 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Albert Lea
The median family income in Albert Lea is $73,584, with families comprising 3+ earners (431) having the highest median family income of $106,528, while families with no earners (976) have the lowest median family income of $48,636, accounting for 9.6% and 21.7% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 976 (21.7%) | $48,636 |
1 Earner | 1,397 (31.0%) | $54,952 |
2 Earners | 1,699 (37.7%) | $100,152 |
3+ Earners | 431 (9.6%) | $106,528 |
Total | 4,503 (100.0%) | $73,584 |
Household Income in Albert Lea
Household Income Brackets in Albert Lea
With 1,392 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Albert Lea, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 338 households (4.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 338 | 4.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 346 | 4.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 802 | 10.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 913 | 11.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,094 | 13.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,392 | 17.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,149 | 14.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,086 | 13.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 393 | 5.0% |
$200,000+ | 362 | 4.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Albert Lea
The median household income in Albert Lea is $56,347, with the highest median household income of $74,186 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,819 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,348, with 2,843 households (36.1%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 155 (2.0%) | $48,523 |
25 to 44 Years | 2,050 (26.1%) | $67,165 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,819 (35.8%) | $74,186 |
65+ Years | 2,843 (36.1%) | $38,348 |
Total | 7,867 (100.0%) | $56,347 |
Poverty in Albert Lea
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Albert Lea
With 9.3% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Albert Lea, 45 to 54 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 219 males (18.2%) and 87 females (63.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 38 (10.9%) | 98 (18.9%) |
5 Years | 13 (9.6%) | 87 (63.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 112 (16.2%) | 28 (4.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 22 (5.5%) | 28 (8.5%) |
15 Years | 25 (17.7%) | 15 (9.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (12.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 99 (17.2%) | 94 (13.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 40 (4.0%) | 186 (20.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 40 (4.0%) | 119 (11.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 219 (18.2%) | 136 (13.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 135 (10.7%) | 88 (7.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 62 (6.3%) | 111 (10.5%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (1.2%) | 102 (8.2%) |
Total | 815 (9.3%) | 1,121 (12.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Albert Lea
According to the poverty statistics in Albert Lea, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 312 (89.1%) | 422 (81.1%) |
5 Years | 123 (90.4%) | 51 (37.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 581 (83.8%) | 622 (95.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 378 (94.5%) | 303 (91.5%) |
15 Years | 116 (82.3%) | 142 (90.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 171 (100.0%) | 207 (87.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 478 (82.8%) | 583 (86.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 954 (96.0%) | 737 (79.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 962 (96.0%) | 923 (88.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 981 (81.8%) | 911 (87.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,132 (89.3%) | 1,104 (92.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 916 (93.7%) | 945 (89.5%) |
75 Years and over | 816 (98.8%) | 1,136 (91.8%) |
Total | 7,920 (90.7%) | 8,086 (87.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Albert Lea
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Albert Lea show that 1.4% or 42 of the total 3,076 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,995 (98.6%) | 28 (1.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 746 (98.2%) | 14 (1.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 285 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,034 (98.6%) | 42 (1.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Albert Lea
According to the poverty data in Albert Lea, 11.0% or 65 single-father households and 20.6% or 172 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (38.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 5 (2.7%) | 37 (17.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 17 (6.5%) | 89 (18.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 43 (38.4%) | 37 (26.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Total | 65 (11.0%) | 172 (20.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Albert Lea
The poverty data for Albert Lea shows that 42 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 237 of the single-parent households (16.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (1.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 household (31.8%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 28 (1.4%) | 42 (10.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14 (1.8%) | 106 (14.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 80 (31.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (20.9%) |
Total | 42 (1.4%) | 237 (16.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Albert Lea
Employment by Class of Employer in Albert Lea
Among the 8,033 employed individuals in Albert Lea, private company employees (5,597 | 69.7%), not-for-profit organizations (929 | 11.6%), and local government employees (584 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 5,597 | 69.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 216 | 2.7% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 453 | 5.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 929 | 11.6% |
Local Government Employees | 584 | 7.3% |
State Government Employees | 120 | 1.5% |
Federal Government Employees | 98 | 1.2% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 36 | 0.4% |
Total | 8,033 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Albert Lea
According to the labor force statistics for Albert Lea, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,850), 57.8% or 8,583 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 438 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.9% or 840 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.8% or 91 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 327 (46.1%) | 91 (27.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 827 (82.5%) | 87 (10.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 752 (76.8%) | 50 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 840 (86.9%) | 47 (5.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,704 (82.7%) | 49 (2.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,854 (82.2%) | 76 (4.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 914 (86.2%) | 20 (2.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 884 (62.1%) | 12 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 386 (18.7%) | 7 (1.8%) |
75 Years and over | 93 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,583 (57.8%) | 438 (5.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Albert Lea
According to labor force statistics for Albert Lea, 79.5% of individuals (6,951) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,744) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 257 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 1,114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.4% or 103 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 901 (65.3%) | 157 (11.4%) |
High School Diploma | 1,931 (74.9%) | 85 (3.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 3,002 (85.0%) | 46 (1.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,114 (88.8%) | 54 (4.3%) |
Total | 6,951 (79.5%) | 324 (3.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Albert Lea
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albert Lea are Management (680 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (550 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (441 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (355 | 4.4%), and Business & Financial (271 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albert Lea, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.1%), Health Technologists (87.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (82.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 465 (68.4%) | 215 (31.6%) |
Business & Financial | 114 (42.1%) | 157 (57.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 191 (91.8%) | 17 (8.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 108 (86.4%) | 17 (13.6%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 144 (26.2%) | 406 (73.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 50 (40.0%) | 75 (60.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 64 (18.0%) | 291 (82.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 17 (29.8%) | 40 (70.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 48 (10.9%) | 393 (89.1%) |
Health Technologists | 27 (12.1%) | 196 (87.9%) |
Total (Category) | 962 (44.7%) | 1,188 (55.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Albert Lea are Healthcare Support (444 | 5.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (390 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (380 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (294 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (71 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Albert Lea, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.9%), Security & Protection (71.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (87.4%), and Personal Care & Service (86.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 37 (8.3%) | 407 (91.7%) |
Security & Protection | 51 (71.8%) | 20 (28.2%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
Law Enforcement | 30 (76.9%) | 9 (23.1%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 49 (12.6%) | 341 (87.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 262 (69.0%) | 118 (31.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 39 (13.3%) | 255 (86.7%) |
Total (Category) | 438 (27.7%) | 1,141 (72.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Albert Lea are Office & Administration (904 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (621 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 319 (51.4%) | 302 (48.6%) |
Office & Administration | 227 (25.1%) | 677 (74.9%) |
Total (Category) | 546 (35.8%) | 979 (64.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Albert Lea are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (401 | 4.9%), Construction & Extraction (378 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 36 (90.0%) | 4 (10.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 378 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 401 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 815 (99.5%) | 4 (0.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Albert Lea are Production (1,312 | 16.1%), Material Moving (477 | 5.9%), and Transportation (281 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 879 (67.0%) | 433 (33.0%) |
Transportation | 275 (97.9%) | 6 (2.1%) |
Material Moving | 378 (79.2%) | 99 (20.7%) |
Total (Category) | 1,532 (74.0%) | 538 (26.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Albert Lea
Employment Industries in Albert Lea
The major employment industries in Albert Lea include Manufacturing (1,966 | 24.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,305 | 16.0%), Retail Trade (920 | 11.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (501 | 6.1%), and Construction (492 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Albert Lea
The Albert Lea industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (95.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.4%), Educational Services (76.2%), and Finance & Insurance (65.3%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 111 (72.6%) | 42 (27.5%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 468 (95.1%) | 24 (4.9%) |
Manufacturing | 1,361 (69.2%) | 605 (30.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 170 (79.8%) | 43 (20.2%) |
Retail Trade | 431 (46.9%) | 489 (53.1%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 352 (90.5%) | 37 (9.5%) |
Utilities | 67 (73.6%) | 24 (26.4%) |
Information | 72 (73.5%) | 26 (26.5%) |
Finance & Insurance | 83 (34.7%) | 156 (65.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 11 (57.9%) | 8 (42.1%) |
Professional & Scientific | 73 (51.8%) | 68 (48.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 236 (65.2%) | 126 (34.8%) |
Educational Services | 110 (23.8%) | 352 (76.2%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 190 (14.6%) | 1,115 (85.4%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 83 (48.8%) | 87 (51.2%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 206 (41.1%) | 295 (58.9%) |
Public Administration | 85 (39.5%) | 130 (60.5%) |
Total | 4,293 (52.7%) | 3,850 (47.3%) |
Education in Albert Lea
School Enrollment in Albert Lea
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,967 students in Albert Lea are middle school (993 | 25.0%), high school (990 | 25.0%), and elementary school (744 | 18.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 218 | 5.5% |
Kindergarten | 275 | 6.9% |
Elementary School | 744 | 18.8% |
Middle School | 993 | 25.0% |
High School | 990 | 25.0% |
College / Undergraduate | 646 | 16.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 101 | 2.5% |
Total | 3,967 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Albert Lea
Out of a total of 3,967 students who are enrolled in schools in Albert Lea, 282 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,685 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 43 (25.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 208 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 128 (74.9%) | 43 (25.2%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 963 (97.1%) | 29 (2.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,153 (95.8%) | 51 (4.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 661 (95.1%) | 34 (4.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 149 (91.4%) | 14 (8.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 256 (80.2%) | 63 (19.8%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 208 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 167 (77.7%) | 48 (22.3%) |
Total | 3,685 (92.9%) | 282 (7.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Albert Lea
Education (597 | 26.2%), business (318 | 14.0%), science & technology (230 | 10.1%), social sciences (142 | 6.2%), and engineering (139 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 2,276 individuals in Albert Lea who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 79 | 3.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 115 | 5.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 111 | 4.9% |
Psychology | 72 | 3.2% |
Social Sciences | 142 | 6.2% |
Engineering | 139 | 6.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 15 | 0.7% |
Science & Technology | 230 | 10.1% |
Business | 318 | 14.0% |
Education | 597 | 26.2% |
Literature & Languages | 50 | 2.2% |
Liberal Arts & History | 112 | 4.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 89 | 3.9% |
Communications | 76 | 3.3% |
Arts & Humanities | 131 | 5.8% |
Total | 2,276 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Albert Lea
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Albert Lea
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Albert Lea are males with 2 vehicles (1,993, accounting for 47.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,506, making up 52.2%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 245 (5.8%) | 49 (1.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 653 (15.5%) | 821 (21.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,993 (47.4%) | 1,506 (39.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 793 (18.9%) | 1,005 (26.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 438 (10.4%) | 366 (9.6%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 85 (2.0%) | 69 (1.8%) |
Total | 4,207 (100.0%) | 3,816 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Albert Lea
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Albert Lea are 5 to 9 minutes (2,322 commuters, 30.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,809 commuters, 24.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (733 commuters, 9.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 493 | 6.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,322 | 30.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,809 | 24.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 733 | 9.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 397 | 5.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 304 | 4.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 361 | 4.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 276 | 3.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 116 | 1.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 233 | 3.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 242 | 3.2% |
90 or more Minutes | 224 | 3.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Albert Lea
The most common commute times in Albert Lea are 5 to 9 minutes (1,056 commuters, 26.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,266 commuters, 36.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 305 (7.5%) | 188 (5.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,056 (26.0%) | 1,266 (36.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 952 (23.4%) | 857 (24.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 415 (10.2%) | 318 (9.2%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 206 (5.1%) | 191 (5.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 172 (4.2%) | 132 (3.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 199 (4.9%) | 162 (4.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 202 (5.0%) | 74 (2.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 62 (1.5%) | 54 (1.6%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 132 (3.3%) | 101 (2.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 145 (3.6%) | 97 (2.8%) |
90 or more Minutes | 219 (5.4%) | 5 (0.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Albert Lea
The most frequent times of departure to work in Albert Lea are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (569, 14.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (503, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 353 (8.7%) | 206 (6.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 140 (3.4%) | 21 (0.6%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 302 (7.4%) | 113 (3.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 467 (11.5%) | 254 (7.4%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 511 (12.6%) | 370 (10.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 521 (12.8%) | 446 (13.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 393 (9.7%) | 503 (14.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 245 (6.0%) | 227 (6.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 119 (2.9%) | 199 (5.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 116 (2.9%) | 107 (3.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 41 (1.0%) | 56 (1.6%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 11 (0.3%) | 41 (1.2%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 569 (14.0%) | 499 (14.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 277 (6.8%) | 403 (11.7%) |
Total | 4,065 (100.0%) | 3,445 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Albert Lea
Occupancy by Ownership in Albert Lea
Of the total 7,867 dwellings in Albert Lea, owner-occupied units account for 5,649 (71.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,218 (28.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,649 | 71.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,218 | 28.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Albert Lea
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,830 | 36.0% |
2-Person Household | 2,686 | 34.1% |
3-Person Household | 925 | 11.8% |
4+ Person Household | 1,426 | 18.1% |
Total Housing Units | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Albert Lea
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,757 (62.1%) | 1,073 (37.9%) |
2-Person Household | 2,105 (78.4%) | 581 (21.6%) |
3-Person Household | 698 (75.5%) | 227 (24.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,089 (76.4%) | 337 (23.6%) |
Total Housing Units | 5,649 (71.8%) | 2,218 (28.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Albert Lea
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 516 (48.1%) | 556 (51.9%) |
High School Diploma | 1,767 (70.6%) | 736 (29.4%) |
College/Associate Degree | 2,243 (75.0%) | 747 (25.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,123 (86.3%) | 179 (13.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Albert Lea
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 988 | 12.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,217 | 15.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,267 | 16.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,552 | 19.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,252 | 15.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 846 | 10.7% |
85 Years and Over | 745 | 9.5% |
Total | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Albert Lea
Median Income by Occupancy in Albert Lea
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 5,649 (71.8%) | $67,408 |
Renter-Occupied | 2,218 (28.2%) | $32,224 |
Average | 7,867 (100.0%) | $56,347 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Albert Lea
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 154 (2.7%) | 92 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 47 (0.8%) | 47 (2.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 139 (2.5%) | 211 (9.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 165 (2.9%) | 192 (8.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 275 (4.9%) | 173 (7.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 457 (8.1%) | 452 (20.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 780 (13.8%) | 311 (14.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,084 (19.2%) | 311 (14.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,040 (18.4%) | 105 (4.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 828 (14.7%) | 254 (11.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 680 (12.0%) | 70 (3.2%) |
Total | 5,649 (100.0%) | 2,218 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Albert Lea
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 329 (5.8%) | 62 (2.8%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,120 (19.8%) | 316 (14.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,392 (24.6%) | 649 (29.3%) |
$800 to $999 | 737 (13.1%) | 406 (18.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,165 (20.6%) | 414 (18.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 491 (8.7%) | 209 (9.4%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 202 (3.6%) | 18 (0.8%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 97 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 116 (2.1%) | 46 (2.1%) |
Total | 5,649 (100.0%) | 2,218 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Albert Lea
Housing Structures in Albert Lea
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 5,668 | 72.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 549 | 7.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 210 | 2.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 161 | 2.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 194 | 2.5% |
10 or more Apartments | 984 | 12.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 101 | 1.3% |
Total | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Albert Lea
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,911 (86.6%) | 757 (13.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 367 (66.8%) | 182 (33.2%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 16 (7.6%) | 194 (92.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 29 (18.0%) | 132 (82.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 34 (17.5%) | 160 (82.5%) |
10 or more Apartments | 202 (20.5%) | 782 (79.5%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 90 (89.1%) | 11 (10.9%) |
Total | 5,649 (71.8%) | 2,218 (28.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Albert Lea
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 107 (4.8%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 188 (3.3%) | 667 (30.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,659 (29.4%) | 970 (43.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,273 (40.2%) | 377 (17.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,529 (27.1%) | 97 (4.4%) |
Total | 5,649 (100.0%) | 2,218 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Albert Lea
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 4,908 (86.9%) | 1,642 (74.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 146 (2.6%) | 18 (0.8%) |
Electricity | 562 (10.0%) | 482 (21.7%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (1.3%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 23 (0.4%) | 46 (2.1%) |
No Fuel Used | 10 (0.2%) | 2 (0.1%) |
Total | 5,649 (100.0%) | 2,218 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Albert Lea
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 111 (2.0%) | 603 (27.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,804 (31.9%) | 1,060 (47.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,408 (42.6%) | 475 (21.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,326 (23.5%) | 80 (3.6%) |
Total | 5,649 (100.0%) | 2,218 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Albert Lea
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Albert Lea
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,571 | 3,078 |
Median Property Value | $122,700 | $145,700 |
Median Household Income | $52,943 | $464 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $482 | $93 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,472 | $11 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Albert Lea
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 294 (11.4%) | 165 (5.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 589 (22.9%) | 822 (26.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,503 (58.5%) | 1,725 (56.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 129 (5.0%) | 251 (8.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 56 (2.2%) | 95 (3.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.3%) |
Total | 2,571 (100.0%) | 3,078 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Albert Lea
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 124 (4.8%) | 75 (2.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 420 (16.3%) | 77 (2.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 313 (12.2%) | 159 (5.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 367 (14.3%) | 144 (4.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 530 (20.6%) | 413 (13.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 362 (14.1%) | 554 (18.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 239 (9.3%) | 678 (22.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 216 (8.4%) | 589 (19.1%) |
Total | 2,571 (100.0%) | 3,078 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Albert Lea
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 984 (38.3%) | 82,259 (2,672.5%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 530 (20.6%) | 1,723 (56.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 307 (11.9%) | 554 (18.0%) |
4.0x or more | 717 (27.9%) | 201 (6.5%) |
Total | 2,571 (100.0%) | 3,078 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Albert Lea
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 453 (17.6%) | 32 (1.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 843 (32.8%) | 500 (16.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,227 (47.7%) | 1,028 (33.4%) |
Total | 2,571 (100.0%) | 3,078 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Albert Lea
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albert Lea
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,085 (89.9%) | 122 (10.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,947 (98.9%) | 34 (1.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 989 (79.9%) | 249 (20.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,360 (78.5%) | 373 (21.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,868 (91.4%) | 176 (8.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,933 (86.0%) | 314 (14.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,283 (92.8%) | 176 (7.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,034 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 2,064 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 16,563 (92.0%) | 1,444 (8.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Albert Lea
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,085 (89.9%) | 122 (10.1%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,947 (98.9%) | 34 (1.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 989 (79.9%) | 249 (20.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Albert Lea
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,833 (89.7%) | 210 (10.3%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,318 (87.9%) | 455 (12.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,240 (92.4%) | 268 (7.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,746 (92.2%) | 231 (7.8%) |
$100,000 and over | 5,291 (95.0%) | 280 (5.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albert Lea
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 661 (54.8%) | 546 (45.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,548 (51.9%) | 1,753 (58.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 377 (30.4%) | 627 (50.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 401 (23.1%) | 1,054 (60.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 658 (32.2%) | 1,261 (61.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 544 (24.2%) | 1,476 (65.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 541 (22.0%) | 1,883 (76.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,915 (94.2%) | 1,359 (66.8%) |
75 Years and over | 2,064 (100.0%) | 1,479 (71.7%) |
Total | 8,709 (48.4%) | 11,438 (63.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Albert Lea
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 115 (7.5%) | 127 (8.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 184 (11.7%) | 132 (8.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 472 (13.6%) | 381 (11.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 230 (23.5%) | 221 (20.9%) |
75 Years and over | 335 (40.6%) | 504 (40.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Albert Lea
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 37 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 217 (6.3%) | 51 (1.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 87 (8.9%) | 55 (5.2%) |
75 Years and over | 202 (24.5%) | 227 (18.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (4.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 47 (3.0%) | 7 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 39 (1.1%) | 100 (3.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 64 (6.5%) | 23 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 43 (5.2%) | 104 (8.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 104 (6.8%) | 47 (3.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 139 (8.8%) | 83 (5.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 196 (5.7%) | 108 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 48 (4.9%) | 54 (5.1%) |
75 Years and over | 50 (6.0%) | 68 (5.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.7%) | 5 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 38 (2.4%) | 10 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 224 (6.5%) | 206 (6.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 122 (12.5%) | 146 (13.8%) |
75 Years and over | 199 (24.1%) | 321 (25.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 33 (2.1%) | 25 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 27 (1.7%) | 5 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 52 (1.5%) | 68 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 37 (3.8%) | 25 (2.4%) |
75 Years and over | 107 (13.0%) | 166 (13.4%) |
Technology Access in Albert Lea
Computing Device Access in Albert Lea
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 5,517 | 70.1% |
Smartphone | 6,132 | 77.9% |
Tablet | 4,432 | 56.3% |
No Computing Device | 1,026 | 13.0% |
Total | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Albert Lea
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 43 | 0.5% |
Broadband Home | 4,982 | 63.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,143 | 14.5% |
Satellite Internet | 384 | 4.9% |
No Internet | 1,483 | 18.9% |
Total | 7,867 | 100.0% |
Albert Lea Summary
Albert Lea, Minnesota is a small city located in Freeborn County in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the shores of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake, and is the county seat of Freeborn County. The city has a population of 18,016 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Freeborn County.
Geography
Albert Lea is located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 65. It is situated on the shores of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake, and is the county seat of Freeborn County. The city has a total area of 8.9 square miles, of which 8.7 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water.
The city is located in the flat, fertile farmland of southern Minnesota. The area is known for its rolling hills, lakes, and rivers. The city is located in the Driftless Area, which is an area of the Midwest that was not glaciated during the last ice age. This has resulted in a unique landscape of steep hills and valleys.
Climate
Albert Lea has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 43.2°F, with an average high of 57.2°F in July and an average low of 28.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with an average of 4.3 inches of snowfall per year.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 18,016 people, 7,541 households, and 4,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,039.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Economy
Albert Lea is a small city with a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services.
The city is home to several large employers, including Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea Medical Center, and Hormel Foods Corporation. The city is also home to a number of smaller employers, including a variety of manufacturing companies, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including Myre-Big Island State Park, Albert Lea Lake, and the Albert Lea Art Center. The city is also home to a number of annual events, including the Albert Lea Summer Festival and the Albert Lea Grand Prix.
Conclusion
Albert Lea, Minnesota is a small city located in Freeborn County in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the shores of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake, and is the county seat of Freeborn County. The city has a population of 18,016 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Freeborn County. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The city is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including Myre-Big Island State Park, Albert Lea Lake, and the Albert Lea Art Center. The city is also home to a number of annual events, including the Albert Lea Summer Festival and the Albert Lea Grand Prix.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Albert Lea?
Total Population of Albert Lea is 18,434.
What is the Total Male Population of Albert Lea?
Total Male Population of Albert Lea is 8,978.
What is the Total Female Population of Albert Lea?
Total Female Population of Albert Lea is 9,456.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Albert Lea?
There are 94.95 Males per 100 Females in Albert Lea.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Albert Lea?
There are 105.32 Females per 100 Males in Albert Lea.
What is the Median Population Age in Albert Lea?
Median Population Age in Albert Lea is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Albert Lea
Average Family Size in Albert Lea is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Albert Lea
Average Household Size in Albert Lea is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Albert Lea?
Per Capita income in Albert Lea is $34,747.
What is the Median Family Income in Albert Lea?
Median Family Income in Albert Lea is $73,584.
What is the Median Household income in Albert Lea?
Median Household Income in Albert Lea is $56,347.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Albert Lea?
Income or Wage Gap in Albert Lea is 24.3%.
Women in Albert Lea earn 75.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Albert Lea?
Family Income Deficit in Albert Lea is $14,798.
Families that are below poverty line in Albert Lea earn $14,798 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Albert Lea?
Inequality or Gini Index in Albert Lea is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Albert Lea?
There are 8,583 People in the Labor Forcein in Albert Lea.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Albert Lea?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Albert Lea.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Albert Lea?
Unemployment Rate in Albert Lea is 5.1%.