Census tract · Freeborn County
Census Tract 1803, Freeborn County, Minnesota
Census Tract 1803, GEOID 27047180300, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, partly within Alden Township, Freeborn County, Mansfield Township, Pickerel Lake Township, Nunda Township, Alden, Emmons, Manchester Township, Albert Lea, Twin Lakes, Freeborn County, Conger, Albert Lea Township, Freeman Township, Carlston Township and Bancroft Township. 3,356 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±200); the 2020 Census counted 3,352.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,356
±200 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,352
Median household income
$77,208
±$4,409 (90% margin)
Freeborn County: $71,023
Median home value
$190,200
±$15,683 (90% margin)
Freeborn County: $171,100
Median gross rent
$832
±$82 (90% margin)
Freeborn County: $849
Where is Census Tract 1803?
Census Tract 1803 is one of 10 census tracts in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It covers 151.38 square miles of land, 22 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27047180300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Alden Township, Freeborn County | 16% |
| Mansfield Township | 16% |
| Pickerel Lake Township | 16% |
| Nunda Township | 15% |
| Alden | 7% |
| Emmons | 5% |
| Manchester Township | 5% |
| Albert Lea | 5% |
| Twin Lakes, Freeborn County | 4% |
| Conger | 4% |
| Albert Lea Township | 4% |
| Freeman Township | 3% |
| Carlston Township | 1% |
| Bancroft Township | 1% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 1803: Tract 4605 in Faribault County ($65,417), Tract 1802 ($87,500), Tract 1804 ($71,808), Tract 1807 ($82,195) and Tract 1808 ($54,786). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1803?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1803's population at 3,356 (±200) in 1,375 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,352 residents and 1,527 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1803 | Freeborn County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,356 ±200 | 30,623 |
| Households | 1,375 ±99 | 12,846 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.13 | 2.34 |
| Housing units | 1,520 ±101 | 14,116 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1803?
The median resident of Census Tract 1803 is 46.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.3%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1803 | Freeborn County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 ±2.7 | 44.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.2 pts | 21.8% |
| 65 years and over | 23.4% ±2.1 pts | 23.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 10.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3% ±1.8 pts | 81.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 4.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±0.8 pts | 8.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±1.8 pts | 14.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±1.0 pts | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4% ±2.9 pts | 18.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.1 pts | 90.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1803 earn?
Half of the 1,375 households in Census Tract 1803 earn less than $77,208 a year (±$4,409), against $71,023 across Freeborn County: 5th highest of the county's 10 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1803 | Freeborn County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,208 ±$4,409 | $71,023 |
| Mean household income | $93,288 ±$5,857 | $93,926 |
| Per capita income | $38,051 ±$2,437 | $39,886 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 10.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1% ±4.4 pts | 12.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±2.0 pts | 92.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±2.2 pts | 86.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1803?
Owners occupy 89.3% of Census Tract 1803's occupied homes and renters 10.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $190,200 by its owner (±$15,683). The median renter pays $832 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 1803 | Freeborn County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,200 ±$15,683 | $171,100 |
| Median gross rent | $832 ±$82 | $849 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.6% ±13.0 pts | 38.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,489 ±$90 | $1,316 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.3% ±2.1 pts | 79.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.7% ±2.1 pts | 20.5% |
| Housing units | 1,520 ±101 | 14,116 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.2% ±3.0 pts | 79.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.9% ±4.0 pts | 27.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1803 get to work?
80.8% of Census Tract 1803's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Tract 1803 | Freeborn County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±2.7 pts | 61.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±2.6 pts | 79.4% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 7.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min ±1.1 | 19.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1803 compare with the other tracts in Freeborn County?
Among Freeborn County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1803 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Freeborn County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 10 |
| Median household income | 5th of 10 |
| Per capita income | 8th of 10 |
| Median home value | 5th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 10 |
| Median age | 4th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Freeborn County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1807 | 2nd | $82,195±$4,327 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1801 | 3rd | $78,947±$5,214 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1810 | 4th | $77,578±$8,465 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1803 | 5th | $77,208±$4,409 |
| Tract 1804 | 6th | $71,808±$10,303 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1805 | 7th | $66,676±$6,459 |
| Tract 1806 | 8th | $64,052±$11,807 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1803?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1803 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections