Blue Earth City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3621 people, 1535 households, and 926 families living in the city. The population density was 1137 people per square mile (439/kmē), giving it the 235th most densely populated city among the Minnesota. There were 1666 housing units at an average density of 523.9 per square mile (202.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city Age distribution was 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 118.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 127.6 females. The median age was 44 years, The median age of males was 40.9 years, for females the median age was 47.2 years. The racial makeup of the city was 3507 White, 6 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 12 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 29 from two or more races and 58 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34940, it is the 433rd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42377, making it the 463rd wealthiest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $18037, making it the 334th highest city by per capita income in Minnesota. The median income is $18643, The median income for males was $24470 versus $14660 for females.
In 2000, 837 pupils and students, of which 52.93% are male and 47.07% are female, 23.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.59% nursery or pri school, 5.38% kindergarten, 43.61% elementary school, 27% high school and 12.43% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3621 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3621 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3612 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3556 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3527 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3476 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3451 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3376 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3334 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3289 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3247 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 46 | 51 | 97 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 187 | 178 | 365 |
| High school | 116 | 110 | 226 |
| College or graduate school | 67 | 37 | 104 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth city, Minnesota | $34940 | $42377 | $18037 |
| Faribault County, Minnesota | $34440 | $41793 | $17193 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |