Faribault, MN Demographics

A map of Faribault's Population by Race

Faribault, Minnesota has an estimated population of 24,631, a less than 1% change from the 24,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 16.6% Black, 13.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Faribault, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Faribault is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Faribault, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Faribault is ranked the 44th 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). Faribault was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Faribault's White Population

16,034 residents of Faribault, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Faribault is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Faribault ranks 849th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Faribault's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.1%.

Faribault is less White than neighboring Warsaw (90.4% White), Medford (88.8% White), Dundas (82.3% White), Morristown (82% White), and Northfield (76.6% White).

Faribault's Black Population

4,083 residents of Faribault, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Faribault is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Faribault ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Black residents' share of Faribault's population has increased from 14.8% to 16.6%.

Faribault is more Black than neighboring Warsaw (0% Black), Medford (0.2% Black), Dundas (1.7% Black), Morristown (0% Black), and Northfield (2.1% Black).

Faribault's Asian Population

353 residents of Faribault, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Faribault is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Faribault ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Faribault's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Faribault is less Asian than neighboring Warsaw (3.8% Asian), Medford (1.6% Asian), Dundas (1.9% Asian), Morristown (6% Asian), and Northfield (4.4% Asian).

Faribault's Hispanic Population

3,345 residents of Faribault, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Faribault is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Faribault ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Faribault's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.6%.

Faribault is more Hispanic than neighboring Warsaw (2.3% Hispanic), Medford (7.2% Hispanic), Dundas (5% Hispanic), Morristown (10.9% Hispanic), and Northfield (13.2% Hispanic).

Faribault's Native American/Other Population

181 residents of Faribault, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Faribault is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Faribault ranks 300th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Faribault's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Faribault is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warsaw (0.2% Native American/Other), Medford (0% Native American/Other), Morristown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Northfield (0.2% Native American/Other). Faribault is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dundas (0.9% Native American/Other).

Faribault's Multiracial Population

635 residents of Faribault, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Faribault is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Faribault ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faribault's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Faribault's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.

Faribault is more Multiracial than neighboring Medford (2.3% Multiracial), and Morristown (0.5% Multiracial). Faribault is less Multiracial than neighboring Warsaw (3.4% Multiracial), Dundas (8.2% Multiracial), and Northfield (3.5% 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.