Population 13,914 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Faribault County
Household size in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Faribault County are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.32 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, Faribault County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Faribault County (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The single-parent share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Faribault County
Renters in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Faribault County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Faribault County: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Faribault County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Only one other Minnesota county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $499 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $549 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $641 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $845 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Faribault County pays $845 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $346 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Faribault County
Bachelor's degrees in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Faribault County: 21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Faribault County is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Minnesota overall (93.7%). The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Faribault County
| Period | Faribault County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Faribault County than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Faribault County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault County | 2.27 | 44.6 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 12.3% | 1951 | $845 | 21.8% | 91.6% | 3.4% |
| Martin County | 2.24 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 31.1% | 9.1% | 1959 | $864 | 23.6% | 95.1% | 4.1% |
| Freeborn County | 2.40 | 45.2 | 12.0% | 20.5% | 9.7% | 1958 | $938 | 17.6% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| Mower County | 2.59 | 39.3 | 11.4% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 1959 | $953 | 22.3% | 85.4% | 3.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 1959 | $842 | 26.4% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| Nobles County | 2.80 | 36.8 | 15.1% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 1966 | $910 | 16.7% | 79.4% | 3.2% |
| Fillmore County | 2.44 | 43.5 | 6.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 1966 | $846 | 24.1% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Rock County | 2.35 | 41.8 | 6.9% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 1959 | $839 | 26.5% | 93.2% | 2.6% |
| Houston County | 2.28 | 45.7 | 7.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 1969 | $868 | 30.2% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| Minnehaha County | 2.40 | 37.0 | 11.2% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 1986 | $1,068 | 35.5% | 92.7% | 2.3% |
| Vernon County | 2.55 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 19.7% | 11.7% | 1975 | $844 | 24.6% | 89.3% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Faribault County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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