Le Center, Minnesota
Le Center: City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Le Center is a city located in the county of Le Sueur in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,499 and a population density of 663 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,482 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Le Center
| Population : | 2,482 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Le Sueur County |
| Postal code : | 56057 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 3.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,060 feet / 323 meters |
| Capital city : | Le Center is capital of Le Sueur County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 658 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Le Center is located at 44°23'22"N 93°43'49"W (44.3894100, -93.7302300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Le Center decreased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,499 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,501 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,484 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,476 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,476 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,463 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,459 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,485 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,495 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,516 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,482 | -1.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,956 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,505 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,197 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,483 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 96.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 804 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
Le Center zip code is 56057.
County name: Le Sueur, County
fips: 27079
City of Le Center, La Sehntr, Le Center, Le Senter, Le Sueur Center, Le-Senter, ly sntr, Ла Сэнтр, Ле Сентер, Ле-Сентер, له سنتر، مینهسوتا, لي سنتر
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $74,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $815 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $620 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,512 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,852 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,812 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 449,233 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 280,529 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,130 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,012 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,446 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 976 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,227.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.54 |
People born in Le Center (1)
Judge and attorney John E. Simonett was born in Le Center
Schools in Le Center
College & universities near Le Center, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173647 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082-1498 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Le Center, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Le Center
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Le Center Post Office | Le Center (MN) | 56057 |
Other cities in Le Sueur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Le Sueur County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Prague | 4,820 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Le Sueur | 4,031 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Kasota | 1,666 | Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota |
| Waterville | 748 | Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota |
| Montgomery | 696 | City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cleveland | 693 | City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cordova | 488 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Kilkenny | 416 | City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ottawa | 291 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Heidelberg | 122 | City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Le Center distances to largest Minnesota cities
