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11% of residents are under 18 in Albert Lea Township, below both the Minnesota town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Albert Lea Township. Myre - Big Island State Park, at 1,743 acres with 12.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Albert Lea Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Albert Lea Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 262 in 1860, 18,492 in 2020. The archive holds 16 old photos and papers going back to 1898 and a map from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Albert Lea Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Albert Lea Township.
Most working residents leave Albert Lea Township for work: only 0% work in town. Albert Lea Township’s average trip to work is 15 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Albert Lea Township has lost 24 jobs, to 60 in 2023.
| Albert Lea Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Albert Lea Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Albert Lea Township is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Myre - Big Island State Park | 12.7 mi | 1,743 |
| 2. P.N. and G.M. Nelson Wildlife Sanctuary | — | 35 |
| 3. St Nicholas County Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
31% of adults get no exercise outside work in Albert Lea Township. Albert Lea Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Albert Lea Township.
| Albert Lea Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Albert Lea Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 11% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Albert Lea Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Albert Lea Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Albert Lea Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Albert Lea ( AL-bərt LEE) is a city in Freeborn County, in southern Minnesota. It is the county seat. Its population was 18,492 at the 2020 census. The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 miles (140 km) south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage. The city's early growth was based on agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing, and it was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill's headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Sc…
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Albert Lea Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.