Checked
Nicollet, MN
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
Population
957
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,055
ZIP codes
0
Nicollet and its ZIP codes
Nicollet at a glance
- Nicollet is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,643 a year, 5% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,700 (27% below Minnesota) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Nicollet, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nicollet, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,643
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (582), Norwegian Americans (109), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicollet County. PPP loans are for Nicollet.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,157
14,599 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $6,046 per person
How people get to work
Nicollet, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nicollet, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
33
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nicollet, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Nicollet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CourtlandCity | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| North MankatoCity | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| KasotaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| SkylineCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MankatoCity | 13 mi | 19.9 |
| New UlmCity | 14 mi | 10.2 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LafayetteCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| HanskaCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Madison LakeCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Le SueurCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nicollet, MN in?
- Nicollet is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Nicollet, MN?
- About 957 people live in Nicollet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nicollet?
- Nearby places include Courtland (7.9 mi), North Mankato (9.4 mi), Kasota (11 mi), St. Peter (11 mi), Lake Crystal (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023