Blue Earth
City in Faribault County, Minnesota
Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, with 3,174 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winnebago, 9.1 miles NW.
- 3,174residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 847 / sq mipopulation density
- 56013ZIP code
About Blue Earth
Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the east and west branches of the Blue Earth River. The population was 3,174 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Faribault County. It is home to a statue of the Jolly Green Giant. Additionally, Interstate 90 is centered on Blue Earth, as the east and west construction teams met here in 1978. As a tribute, there is a golden stripe of concrete on the interstate near Blue Earth. This draws an analogy to the golden spike set in the first transcontinental railroad. Approximately three miles south of Blue Earth is the Blue Earth Municipal Airport.
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Living in Blue Earth
- Median household income
- $66,771
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Blue Earth had 3,174 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,174 |
|---|---|
| Density | 847 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue Earth at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Faribault County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,174 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.75 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6431° N, 94.1018° W |
| ZIP code | 56013 |
| Official website | becity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2706688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue Earth
- Winnebago9.1 mi NW
- Elmore9.5 mi S
- Delavan9.6 mi NE
- Frost9.7 mi SE
- Granada12.8 mi W
- Easton13.2 mi NE
- Rake, IA14.5 mi SE
- Bricelyn15.5 mi E
- Ledyard, IA15.7 mi S
- Amboy17.1 mi N
- Northrop17.9 mi W
- Fairmont18.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Earth
What county is Blue Earth in?
Blue Earth is in Faribault County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Blue Earth, MN?
3,174 people lived in Blue Earth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue Earth, MN?
The ZIP code of Blue Earth is 56013.
What is the elevation of Blue Earth?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue Earth?
Winnebago (9.1 mi), Elmore (9.5 mi), Delavan (9.6 mi), Frost (9.7 mi), Granada (12.8 mi).
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