Albert Lea, MN Demographics

A map of Albert Lea's Population by Race

Albert Lea, Minnesota has an estimated population of 18,330, a less than 1% change from the 18,492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 2.3% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albert Lea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albert Lea has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albert Lea, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 39.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albert Lea is ranked the 65th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Albert Lea was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albert Lea's White Population

13,940 residents of Albert Lea, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albert Lea is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Albert Lea ranks 790th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Albert Lea's population has increased from 74.3% to 76.1%.

Albert Lea is more White than neighboring Clarks Grove (68.9% White). Albert Lea is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes (92.4% White), Manchester (81.3% White), Glenville (87.8% White), and Hayward (77.5% White).

Albert Lea's Black Population

427 residents of Albert Lea, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albert Lea is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Albert Lea ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Albert Lea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Albert Lea is more Black than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Black), Manchester (0% Black), Clarks Grove (0% Black), Glenville (0% Black), and Hayward (0% Black).

Albert Lea's Asian Population

891 residents of Albert Lea, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albert Lea is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Albert Lea ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Albert Lea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Albert Lea is more Asian than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Asian), Manchester (0% Asian), Glenville (0.2% Asian), and Hayward (2.6% Asian). Albert Lea is less Asian than neighboring Clarks Grove (25.6% Asian).

Albert Lea's Hispanic Population

2,694 residents of Albert Lea, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albert Lea is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Albert Lea ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Albert Lea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.7%.

Albert Lea is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes (1.9% Hispanic), Manchester (9.4% Hispanic), Clarks Grove (2.8% Hispanic), Glenville (5.4% Hispanic), and Hayward (14.3% Hispanic).

Albert Lea's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Albert Lea, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albert Lea is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Albert Lea ranks 538th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albert Lea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Albert Lea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Manchester (0% Native American/Other), Clarks Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hayward (0% Native American/Other). Albert Lea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenville (5.1% Native American/Other).

Albert Lea's Multiracial Population

316 residents of Albert Lea, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albert Lea is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Albert Lea ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albert Lea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Albert Lea's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Albert Lea is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenville (1.6% Multiracial). Albert Lea is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (5.7% Multiracial), Manchester (9.4% Multiracial), Clarks Grove (2.5% Multiracial), and Hayward (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.