Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea: City in Minnesota
About
Albert Lea is a city located in the county of Freeborn in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 653 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 547 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Albert Lea
| Population : | 547 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Freeborn County |
| Postal code : | 56007 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 38.67 km2 |
| Named for : | Albert Miller Lea |
| Altitude : | 1,243 feet / 379 meters |
| Capital city : | Albert Lea is capital of Freeborn County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 14:46:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Albert Lea is located at 43°38'53"N 93°22'6"W (43.6480100, -93.3682700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Albert Lea
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Albert Lea decreased by 19.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 653 | - | census |
| 2011 | 582 | -12.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 581 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 579 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 575 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 571 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 568 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 570 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 570 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 566 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 547 | -3.47% | estimation process |
People born in Albert Lea (31)
People born in Albert Lea, including actor, television and film director, and screenwriter Richard Carlson, jurist Arthur Taylor Von Mehren, music educator Dale Olsen, .
List
- Henry Oscar Talle (American politician (1892-1969)) he was born in 12/01/1892
- Tim Penny (American politician) he was born in 19/11/1951
- Ben Woodside (American basketball player) he was born in 01/07/1985
- Audra Lynn (American model and actress) she was born in 31/01/1980
- Alexander Grinager (American artist (1865-1949)) he was born in 26/01/1865
- David Nordahl (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Frederick C. Beiser (American philosopher) he was born in 27/11/1949
- Gary Neist (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 01/11/1946
- Joan Claire Graham (American writer) she was born in 21/11/1945
- Jodi Jill (writer, gossip columnist) she was born in 29/01/1971
- Mike Dimmel (Puerto Rican baseball player) he was born in 16/10/1954
- Mike Parry (American politician) he was born in 05/01/1953
- Raymond A. Heising (American radio pioneer) he was born in 10/08/1888
- Rick Hansen (American politician) he was born in 01/03/1963
- Ryan Otterson (Player of American football) he was born in 29/11/1986
- Stanley Borleske (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1888-1967)) he was born in 20/08/1888
- Tom Brown (former professional Canadian football player, born 1936) he was born in 05/12/1936
- Wayne Peterson (American composer) he was born in 03/09/1927
Schools in Albert Lea
College & universities near Albert Lea, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173063 | Riverland Community College | Austin (MN) | 55912-1473 |
Post offices near Albert Lea
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Post Office | Albert Lea (MN) | 56007 |
Other cities in Freeborn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Freeborn County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | 837 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 811 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Clarks Grove | 694 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Glenville | 624 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Moscow | 520 | Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Bath | 421 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Manchester | 417 | City in Minnesota |
| Geneva | 409 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Emmons | 380 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hayward | 371 | City in Minnesota |
| London | 307 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Oakland | 299 | Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Hollandale | 298 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeborn | 272 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Hartland | 247 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Mansfield | 228 | Human settlement in United States of America |
