Lester Prairie, Minnesota
Lester Prairie: City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Lester Prairie is a city located in the county of McLeod in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,730 and a population density of 765 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,724 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lester Prairie
| Population : | 1,724 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | McLeod County |
| Postal code : | 55354 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 2.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 981 feet / 299 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:26:39 (24th December 2024) |
| Density : | 763 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lester Prairie is located at 44°53'2"N 94°2'30"W (44.8838500, -94.0416400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lester Prairie decreased by 0.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,747 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,724 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,723 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,720 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,718 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,720 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,728 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,725 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,728 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,724 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,024 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,971 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 16.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,065 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,074 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 88.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,473 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 18,448 |
Lester Prairie zip code is 55354.
County name: McLeod, County
fips: 27085
City of Lester Prairie, Lester Prairie
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 18,448 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $197,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,370 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $456 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $849 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 328 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,624 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.75 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,808 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,484,511 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 569,082 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,048 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,056 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,468 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,051 |
| 2019 total employment : | 18,935 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 691,831 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,564 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,461 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,711 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,137 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 226 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,076 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,848 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 110.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 379.64 |
Schools in Lester Prairie
College & universities near Lester Prairie, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174862 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius (MN) | 55375-9001 |
| 480170 | Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Plymouth Campus | Plymouth (MN) | 55447 |
| 443979 | PCI Academy-Plymouth | Plymouth (MN) | 55446 |
| 374024 | Adler Graduate School | Minnetonka (MN) | 55343 |
| 174154 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park (MN) | 55426 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lester Prairie, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lester Prairie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Prair Post Office | Lester Prairie (MN) | 55354 |
Other cities in McLeod County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLeod County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 1,200 | City in Minnesota |
| Winsted | 945 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
| Brownton | 711 | Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Stewart | 533 | City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States |
| Sumter | 520 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
| Silver Lake | 497 | City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States |
| Glencoe | 477 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Sherman | 359 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Plato | 303 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Biscay | 109 | Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lester Prairie distances to largest Minnesota cities
