Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Le Sueur County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Le Sueur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,703 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,741 inhabitants. Its county seat is Le Center. The county was created 173 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Le Sueur County at a glance
Le Sueur County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
New PraguePopulation 4,820
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Le Sueur County
| Population | 28,741 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1227 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3714,-93.7301 |
| Named for | Pierre-Charles Le Sueur |
| Altitude | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Capital | Le Center |
| Establishment | March 05, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:32:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Le Sueur County is located at 44°22'17"N 93°43'48"W (44.3714300, -93.7300800). It has 6 neighbors: Blue Earth County, Nicollet County, Rice County, Scott County, Sibley County and Waseca County.
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The largest city of Le Sueur County is New Prague with a population of 4,820. Other cities include, Le Sueur population 4,031, Le Center population 2,482, Montgomery population 696 and Cleveland population 693. See all Le Sueur County cities & populated places.
Le Sueur County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Le Sueur County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Prague | 4,820 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Le Sueur | 4,031 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Le Center | 2,482 | City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| 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 |
| Elysian | 2 | Human settlement in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Le Sueur County increased by 3.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,703 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,782 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,661 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,705 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,814 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,755 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,772 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,210 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,588 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,887 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,741 | -0.51% | estimation process |
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. |