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Le Center, MN
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
Population
2,513
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,499
ZIP codes
0
Le Center and its ZIP codes
Le Center at a glance
- Le Center is about 21 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,673, 9% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,600 (36% below Minnesota) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Le Center, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Le Center, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,673
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (792), Mexican Americans (687), Irish Americans (234).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Sueur County. PPP loans are for Le Center.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,051
8,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,285 per person
How people get to work
Le Center, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Le Center, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Le Center, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Le Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClevelandCity | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 8.7 mi | 2.5 |
| HeidelbergCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| KilkennyCity | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Le SueurCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| ElysianCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Madison LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| HendersonCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| KasotaCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WatervilleCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| New PragueCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| LonsdaleCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MorristownCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Le Center, MN in?
- Le Center is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Le Center, MN?
- About 2,513 people live in Le Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Le Center?
- Nearby places include Cleveland (6.5 mi), Montgomery (8.7 mi), Heidelberg (9.2 mi), Kilkenny (9.2 mi), Le Sueur (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023