Albert Lea Population 2026

Albert Lea has a population of 17,674, making it the #2693 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Minnesota. It is about 498× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Albert Lea (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,674

Rank in United States

#2693

Coordinates

43.65°N, 93.37°W

~379 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,461 km

907 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Minnesota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Minneapolis	410,939	#48
Saint Paul	303,176	#66
Rochester	112,225	#269
Bloomington	86,435	#410
Duluth	86,110	#413
Brooklyn Park	79,149	#464
Plymouth	75,907	#492
Maple Grove	68,385	#563

Cities near Albert Lea

Austin24,563 people · ~32 km away
Owatonna25,725 people · ~50 km away
Mason City27,366 people · ~57 km away
Faribault23,650 people · ~72 km away
Mankato41,044 people · ~77 km away
Rochester112,225 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Albert Lea?

Albert Lea has a population of 17,674 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2693 biggest city in United States.

What state is Albert Lea in?

Albert Lea is located in Minnesota, United States.

Is Albert Lea the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,461 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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