Minnesota

Faribault

13,921
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Faribault

Faribault, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,335. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,921.

Its recorded population peaked at 23,941 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 42 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Oneota Expansion Conflict – Blue Earth Phase, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,921
201014,553
200016,181
199016,937
198019,714
197020,896
196023,685
195023,879
194023,941
193021,642
192020,998
191019,949
190022,055
189016,708
188013,016
18709,940
18601,335
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Faribault

Military engagements that took place in Faribault, Minnesota.

Oneota Expansion Conflict – Blue Earth Phase
1350

Historic places in Faribault

National Register of Historic Places listings in Faribault, Minnesota.

District No. 40 School
Wells
Faribault County Courthouse
Blue Earth
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom
Wells
Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal
Blue Earth
Kremer, Peter, House
Minnesota Lake
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Frequently asked about Faribault

When does Faribault first appear in the US census?
Faribault, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,335.
What is the population of Faribault?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Faribault had a recorded population of 13,921.
When did Faribault's population peak?
Faribault's recorded population peaked at 23,941 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Faribault?
1 documented military engagement took place in Faribault, including Oneota Expansion Conflict – Blue Earth Phase.
How many historic places are in Faribault?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Faribault, Minnesota.
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