Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Freeborn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,255 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,364 inhabitants. Its county seat is Albert Lea. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Freeborn County
| Population : | 30,364 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area : | 1872 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.9% |
| Named for : | William Freeborn |
| Altitude : | 1,227 feet / 374 meters |
| Capital : | Albert Lea |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:08:11 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeborn County is located at 43°40'26"N 93°20'56"W (43.6738400, -93.3488200). It has 4 neighbors: Winnebago County, Worth County, Faribault County and Steele County.
Freeborn County map
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The largest city of Freeborn County is Twin Lakes with a population of 837. Other cities include, Clarks Grove population 694, Glenville population 624, Albert Lea population 547 and Moscow population 520. See all Freeborn County cities & populated places.
Freeborn County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Freeborn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | 837 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 811 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Clarks Grove | 694 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Glenville | 624 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Albert Lea | 547 | City in Minnesota |
| Moscow | 520 | Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Bath | 421 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Manchester | 417 | City in Minnesota |
| Geneva | 409 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Emmons | 380 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hayward | 371 | City in Minnesota |
| London | 307 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Oakland | 299 | Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Hollandale | 298 | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeborn | 272 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota |
| Hartland | 247 | City in Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Freeborn County
Freeborn County has 4 neighbours.
- Winnebago County county in Iowa, United States
- Worth County county in Iowa, United States
- Faribault County county in Minnesota, United States
- Steele County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freeborn County decreased by 2.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,069 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,026 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,923 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,742 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,522 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,449 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,582 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,480 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,281 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,364 | 0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Freeborn County (5)
People born in Freeborn County, including politician Arthur G. Sorlie, politician Robin Brown, politician Willard Arnold Johnson, .
List
- Duane Sauke (American politician from Minnesota) he was born in 01/01/1940
- Russell N. Jordahl (United States Marine Corps Brigadier general) he was born in 21/09/1903
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. |
