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Amboy, MN
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Population
602
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,932
ZIP codes
0
Amboy and its ZIP codes
Amboy at a glance
- Amboy is about 27 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,844 a year, 22% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 (59% below Minnesota) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Amboy, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amboy, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,844
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (286), Norwegian Americans (45), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blue Earth County. PPP loans are for Amboy.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,405
41,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,864
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$449M
FY 2026, $6,502 per person
How people get to work
Amboy, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amboy, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
50
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amboy, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Amboy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon CenterCity | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WinnebagoCity | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Good ThunderCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MapletonCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| DelavanCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| LewisvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| TrumanCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| EastonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| GranadaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Minnesota LakeCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Blue EarthCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| MadeliaCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NorthropCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| SkylineCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amboy, MN in?
- Amboy is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Amboy, MN?
- About 602 people live in Amboy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amboy?
- Nearby places include Vernon Center (5.3 mi), Winnebago (8.6 mi), Good Thunder (9.2 mi), Mapleton (11 mi), Delavan (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023