Le Center, MN Demographics

A map of Le Center's Population by Race

Le Center, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,513, a less than 1% change from the 2,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% White, 29.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Le Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Le Center has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Le Center, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Le Center is ranked the 237th 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). Le Center was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Le Center's White Population

1,601 residents of Le Center, or 63.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Le Center is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Le Center ranks 829th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Le Center's population has decreased from 69.1% to 63.7%.

Le Center is less White than neighboring Cleveland (91.8% White), Heidelberg (99.1% White), Montgomery (89.5% White), Kilkenny (94.4% White), and Elysian (97.8% White).

Le Center's Black Population

15 residents of Le Center, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Le Center is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Le Center ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Black residents' share of Le Center's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Le Center is more Black than neighboring Heidelberg (0% Black), Montgomery (0.5% Black), and Kilkenny (0% Black). Le Center is less Black than neighboring Cleveland (0.9% Black), and Elysian (1.2% Black).

Le Center's Asian Population

47 residents of Le Center, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Le Center is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Le Center ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 176.5%. Asian residents' share of Le Center's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Le Center is more Asian than neighboring Cleveland (0.5% Asian), Heidelberg (0% Asian), Montgomery (0% Asian), Kilkenny (0% Asian), and Elysian (0% Asian).

Le Center's Hispanic Population

735 residents of Le Center, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Le Center is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Le Center ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Le Center's population has increased from 25.8% to 29.2%.

Le Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Cleveland (2.3% Hispanic), Heidelberg (0% Hispanic), Montgomery (7.3% Hispanic), Kilkenny (0.8% Hispanic), and Elysian (0.3% Hispanic).

Le Center's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Le Center, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Le Center is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Le Center ranks 671st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 228.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Le Center's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Le Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cleveland (0% Native American/Other), Heidelberg (0% Native American/Other), Kilkenny (0% Native American/Other), and Elysian (0% Native American/Other). Le Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery (1.3% Native American/Other).

Le Center's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Le Center, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Le Center is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Le Center ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Le Center's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.7%.

Le Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Heidelberg (0.9% Multiracial), Montgomery (1.3% Multiracial), and Elysian (0.7% Multiracial). Le Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland (4.4% Multiracial), and Kilkenny (4.8% 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.