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Freeborn County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Freeborn County has 30,440 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 619 households moved in and 657 moved out (-38 net), while a net $0.3M of income left. Median household income is $71,023, the median home $171,100 and median rent $849 a month.
In Minnesota: 66th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 35th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 64th of 87 counties for median household income · 66th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Freeborn County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mower County, MN | 93 | $4.5M |
| Steele County, MN | 46 | $2.8M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 37 | $2.1M |
| Olmsted County, MN | 26 | $1.2M |
| Faribault County, MN | 24 | $1.5M |
| Dakota County, MN | 23 | $1.3M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 23 | $0.9M |
| Waseca County, MN | 20 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Freeborn County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mower County, MN | 56 | $2.2M |
| Steele County, MN | 44 | $2.0M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 38 | $1.3M |
| Olmsted County, MN | 34 | $2.2M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 25 | $1.0M |
| Blue Earth County, MN | 22 | $0.9M |
| Waseca County, MN | 22 | $1.3M |
| Dakota County, MN | 20 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.