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Northfield, MN vs Albert Lea, MN

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- Albert Lea is 0% more densely populated than Northfield.
- People are 25.3% more likely to be married in Albert Lea.
- The Median Age is 15.1 years older in Albert Lea.
 Northfield, MNAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,433329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201020,054  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,356285,036,114
 Population - 199014,684  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,399.993.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Northfield, MNAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2020.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Northfield, MNAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 White80.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Northfield, MNAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.6%50.2%
 Never Married48.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households6,198  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,64280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,497  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Northfield    5 Reviews
Lisa · Northfield, MN
High taxes nothing in return
Over 3 years ago

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not  More

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Ryan The Truck Guy · Northfield, MN
Busy, Rushed, Dangerous Roads
Over 4 years ago

For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are  More

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Nelson · Northfield, MN
Once Upon a Time...Today, Overrated
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several  More

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Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews
Kelly · Albert Lea, MN
Very affordable
Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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