Le Sueur, MN Demographics

A map of Le Sueur's Population by Race

Le Sueur, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,215, a less than 1% change from the 4,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Le Sueur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Le Sueur has become more 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 Le Sueur, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Le Sueur is ranked the 174th 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 Sueur was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Le Sueur's White Population

3,274 residents of Le Sueur, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Le Sueur is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Le Sueur ranks 743rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Le Sueur's population has decreased from 80.2% to 77.7%.

Le Sueur is more White than neighboring Le Center (63.7% White). Le Sueur is less White than neighboring Henderson (94.4% White), St. Peter (79.5% White), Cleveland (91.8% White), and Kasota (95.7% White).

Le Sueur's Black Population

128 residents of Le Sueur, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Le Sueur is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Le Sueur ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. Black residents' share of Le Sueur's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

Le Sueur is more Black than neighboring Henderson (0.7% Black), Cleveland (0.9% Black), Kasota (0% Black), and Le Center (0.6% Black). Le Sueur is less Black than neighboring St. Peter (7.3% Black).

Le Sueur's Asian Population

28 residents of Le Sueur, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Le Sueur is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Le Sueur ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.4%. Asian residents' share of Le Sueur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Le Sueur is more Asian than neighboring Henderson (0.2% Asian), and Cleveland (0.5% Asian). Le Sueur is less Asian than neighboring St. Peter (1.3% Asian), Kasota (1.3% Asian), and Le Center (1.9% Asian).

Le Sueur's Hispanic Population

583 residents of Le Sueur, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Le Sueur is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Le Sueur ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Le Sueur's population has increased from 13.0% to 13.8%.

Le Sueur is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (0% Hispanic), St. Peter (8.1% Hispanic), Cleveland (2.3% Hispanic), and Kasota (2% Hispanic). Le Sueur is less Hispanic than neighboring Le Center (29.2% Hispanic).

Le Sueur's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Le Sueur, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Le Sueur is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Le Sueur ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Le Sueur's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Le Sueur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (1.9% Native American/Other), St. Peter (1.3% Native American/Other), and Le Center (0.9% Native American/Other).

Le Sueur's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Le Sueur, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Le Sueur is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Le Sueur ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Sueur's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Le Sueur's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.8%.

Le Sueur is more Multiracial than neighboring Henderson (2.7% Multiracial), St. Peter (2.4% Multiracial), Cleveland (4.4% Multiracial), Kasota (1.1% Multiracial), and Le Center (3.7% 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.