Faribault County, Minnesota
Faribault County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Faribault County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,553 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,601 inhabitants. Its county seat is Blue Earth. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Faribault County
Population : | 13,601 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Area : | 1869 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.7% |
Named for : | Jean-Baptiste Faribault |
Altitude : | 1,112 feet / 339 meters |
Capital : | Blue Earth |
Establishment : | February 02, 1855 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 01:50:34 (14th December 2024) |
Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Faribault County is located at 43°40'26"N 93°56'53"W (43.6739300, -93.9480000). It has 6 neighbors: Martin County, Kossuth County, Winnebago County, Blue Earth County, Freeborn County and Waseca County.
Faribault County map
The largest city of Faribault County is Blue Earth with a population of 3,098. Other cities include, Wells population 1,691, Bricelyn population 334, Brush Creek population 214 and Easton population 183. See all Faribault County cities & populated places.
Faribault County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Faribault County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Blue Earth | 3,098 | City in Minnesota |
Wells | 1,691 | City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States |
Bricelyn | 334 | City in Minnesota |
Kiester | 253 | Township in Faribault County, Minnesota |
Winnebago | 238 | Township in Faribault County, Minnesota |
Delavan | 218 | Township in Faribault County, Minnesota |
Brush Creek | 214 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Easton | 183 | City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States |
Minnesota Lake | 181 | Township in Faribault County, Minnesota |
Frost | 181 | City in Minnesota |
Elmore | 174 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Pilot Grove | 148 | Township in Faribault County, Minnesota |
Walters | 67 | City in Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Faribault County
Faribault County has 6 neighbours.
- Martin County county in Minnesota, United States
- Kossuth County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Winnebago County county in Iowa, United States
- Blue Earth County county in Minnesota, United States
- Freeborn County county in Minnesota, United States
- Waseca County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Faribault County decreased by 7% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 14,553 | - | census |
2011 | 14,461 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2012 | 14,176 | -2.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 14,099 | -0.55% | estimation process |
2014 | 14,105 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2015 | 13,981 | -0.89% | estimation process |
2016 | 13,867 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2017 | 13,768 | -0.72% | estimation process |
2018 | 13,736 | -0.23% | estimation process |
2019 | 13,653 | -0.61% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,601 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Faribault County (1)
American politician Donald N. Ziegler was born in Faribault County
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |