Faribault County | |
|---|---|
 Faribault County Courthouse in Blue Earth | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
 Minnesota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°41′N 93°57′W / 43.68°N 93.95°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | February 20, 1855 |
| Named for | Jean Baptiste Faribault |
| Seat | Blue Earth |
| Largest city | Blue Earth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 722 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Land | 712 sq mi (1,840 km2) |
| • Water | 9.4 sq mi (24 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,921 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 13,873  |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Faribault County (/ˈfɛərboʊ/ FAIR-boh)[1] is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,921.[2] Its county seat is Blue Earth.[3]
- ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.