Census tract · Nicollet County
Census Tract 4802, Nicollet County, Minnesota
Census Tract 4802, GEOID 27103480200, in Nicollet County, Minnesota, partly within Lake Prairie Township, Belgrade Township, New Sweden Township, Nicollet Township, Oshawa Township, Nicollet, Traverse Township, Granby Township, St. Peter, North Mankato and Courtland Township. 6,475 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±405); the 2020 Census counted 6,585.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,475
±405 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,585
Median household income
$103,828
±$4,961 (90% margin)
Nicollet County: $79,756
Median home value
$335,800
±$28,572 (90% margin)
Nicollet County: $270,300
Median gross rent
$1,198
±$208 (90% margin)
Nicollet County: $970
Where is Census Tract 4802?
Census Tract 4802 is one of 7 census tracts in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It covers 229.60 square miles of land, 29 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27103480200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lake Prairie Township | 19% |
| Belgrade Township | 14% |
| New Sweden Township | 12% |
| Nicollet Township | 12% |
| Oshawa Township | 11% |
| Nicollet | 10% |
| Traverse Township | 8% |
| Granby Township | 6% |
| St. Peter | 5% |
| North Mankato | 2% |
| Courtland Township | 0% |
11 census tracts border Census Tract 4802: Tract 1702 in Blue Earth County ($90,398), Tract 1709 in Blue Earth County ($93,274), Tract 9502 in Le Sueur County ($80,472), Tract 9506 in Le Sueur County ($100,417), Tract 4801 ($97,500), Tract 4803 ($67,467), Tract 4804 ($61,534), Tract 4805.01 ($83,357), Tract 4805.02 ($81,042), Tract 1703 in Sibley County ($67,195) and Tract 1704 in Sibley County ($79,271). 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 4802?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4802's population at 6,475 (±405) in 2,373 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,585 residents and 2,382 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,475 ±405 | 34,411 |
| Households | 2,373 ±175 | 13,002 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.13 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 2,518 ±166 | 13,596 |
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 4802?
The median resident of Census Tract 4802 is 41.1 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±2.8 | 38.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±2.1 pts | 21.5% |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±2.1 pts | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3% ±2.8 pts | 85.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±1.8 pts | 12.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±1.8 pts | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.0% ±3.8 pts | 36.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.2% ±2.5 pts | 12.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3% ±1.7 pts | 86.6% |
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 4802 earn?
Half of the 2,373 households in Census Tract 4802 earn less than $103,828 a year (±$4,961), against $79,756 across Nicollet County: 1st highest of the county's 7 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,828 ±$4,961 | $79,756 |
| Mean household income | $129,457 ±$12,265 | $112,374 |
| Per capita income | $46,932 ±$3,881 | $44,053 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.5 pts | 8.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% ±3.6 pts | 93.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±3.9 pts | 88.6% |
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 4802?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Census Tract 4802's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $335,800 by its owner (±$28,572). The median renter pays $1,198 a month including utilities, and 52.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $335,800 ±$28,572 | $270,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,198 ±$208 | $970 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.4% ±15.0 pts | 31.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,914 ±$72 | $1,707 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0% ±3.9 pts | 72.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.0% ±3.9 pts | 27.8% |
| Housing units | 2,518 ±166 | 13,596 |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0% ±3.9 pts | 69.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.9% ±3.9 pts | 10.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1% ±2.8 pts | 17.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±3.3 pts | 4.1% |
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 4802 get to work?
75.1% of Census Tract 4802's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.2%.
| Measure | Tract 4802 | Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±3.0 pts | 68.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±3.5 pts | 70.2% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±2.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±2.0 | 16.4 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 4802 compare with the other tracts in Nicollet County?
Among Nicollet County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4802 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Nicollet County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 7 |
| Median household income | 1st of 7 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 7 |
| Median home value | 1st of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 7 |
| Median age | 2nd of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Nicollet County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4802 | 1st | $103,828±$4,961 |
| Tract 4801 | 2nd | $97,500±$5,048 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4805.01 | 3rd | $83,357±$5,486 |
| Tract 4805.02 | 4th | $81,042±$13,699 |
"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 4802?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4802 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