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Albert Lea, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albert Lea is 18,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The city has experienced moderate growth due to its diverse economy and strategic location near major highways.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1855
  • County: Freeborn County
  • Land area: 12.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,463 people per square mile
  • Area code: 507
  • Zip codes: 56007

Geography and Location

Albert Lea is located in southern Minnesota, near the Iowa border, in Freeborn County. The city is known as the “Land Between the Lakes” because of its proximity to Fountain Lake, Albert Lea Lake, and several other smaller lakes. Albert Lea is situated at the intersection of Interstates 35 and 90, making it a key transportation hub in the region. The surrounding area includes rolling hills, farmland, and numerous parks and recreational areas. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.0 years
Median household income: $32,841
Median house value: $69,700

Population by Race

Races in Albert Lea:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.5%)
  • Hispanic (9.5%)
  • Other race (4.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Norwegian (34.7%), German (30.6%), Danish (8.4%), Irish (8.3%), English (6.4%), Swedish (3.7%).

Land area: 10.8 square miles

Map of Albert Lea, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albert Lea

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albert Lea city

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 54.9%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

4.6% Foreign born (3.4% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -22 (-0.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Albert Lea:

  • NAEVE HOSPITAL (404 FOUNTAIN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Albert Lea:

  • AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; AUSTIN, MN)
  • WASECA AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; WASECA, MN)
  • OWATONNA HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; OWATONNA, MN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albert Lea:

  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 35 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 64 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)
  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 85 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albert Lea:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albert Lea:

  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 56 miles; MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 11,210)
  • SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 58 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,968)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 60 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 64 miles; ST PETER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,355)
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 69 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,368)
  • NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,636)

Schools

Public high schools in Albert Lea:

  • ALBERT LEA SR. (Students: 1,217; Location: 2000 TIGER LANE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALBERT LEA ALC (Students: 83; Location: 211 W. RICHWAY DR.; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Albert Lea:

  • SOUTHWEST JR. (Students: 573; Location: 1601 W. FRONT ST.; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • HALVERSON EL. (Students: 473; Location: 707 E. 10TH ST.; Grades: PK – 06)
  • LAKEVIEW EL. (Students: 446; Location: 902 ABBOTT ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • SIBLEY EL. (Students: 429; Location: 1501 W. FRONT ST.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • HAWTHORNE EL. (Students: 423; Location: 1000 E. HAWTHORNE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ALBERT LEA TS (Location: 211 W. RICHWAY DRIVE; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle schools in Albert Lea:

  • ST THEODORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 111; Location: 323 E CLARK ST; Grades: KG – 7)
  • CHILDREN’S HOUSE (MONTESSORI) (Students: 17; Location: 1424 W MAIN ST; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Albert Lea:

  • ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $656,507; Location: 211 E CLARK ST; 62,602 books; 6,212 audio materials; 2,797 video materials; 289 serial subscriptions)

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