Le Center, Minnesota
City · Population 2,528 · #234 in Minnesota
About Le Center
Le Center is a small town in southern Minnesota, home to 2,528 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Le Center is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,505 residents per square mile.
📰 Le Center News Today
- Le Center man charged after reported sex assault Mankato Free Press · Aug 13
- Filipino pageant queen proud of her small-town Minnesota roots Star Tribune · Aug 15
- Le Center shows patriotism and heritage in 250th birthday bash for America southernminn.com · Jul 29
- Le Center Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Wayne Krohn Obituary (2026) - Le Center, MN - Schoenbauer Funeral Home - Le Center Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Le Center Unique
- The only place in America named Le Center — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Le Center
- Centennial Park reviews ★
- Chadderdon Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cordova Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Courthouse Park reviews ★
- North Park reviews ★
- Paddy Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shanghai Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sheas Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- South Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Le Center
- LE CENTER PRE K-8
- SWMetro Level 3
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,528
Rank in state#234 of 855
Land area1.68 sq mi
Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates44.3866, -93.7311