Nicollet County, Minnesota
22 public bodies govern here, 4 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 34,411
- Median household income
- $79,756
- ±5,251
- Unemployed
- 2.2%
- 413 of 19,024 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
- 11,524 of 13,002 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Nicollet | 34,332 (2021) | 501 S Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 5
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Courtland | 743 (2021) | Po Box 42, Courtland | Website |
| City of Lafayette | 493 (2021) | Po Box 375, Lafayette | — |
| City of Nicollet | 1,162 (2021) | Po Box 547, Nicollet | Website |
| City of North Mankato | 14,448 (2021) | Po Box 2055, Mankato | Website |
| City of St Peter | 11,707 (2021) | 227 S Front St, Saint Peter | Website |
Townships 13
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township of Belgrade | 1,058 (2021) | 48501 411th Ave, North Mankato | Website |
| Township of Bernadotte | 262 (2021) | 38890 521st Ave, New Ulm | — |
| Township of Brighton | 132 (2021) | 41565 551st Ave, New Ulm | — |
| Township of Courtland | 580 (2021) | 43370 541st Ave, Courtland | — |
| Township of Granby | 221 (2021) | 43527 County Road 4, Nicollet | — |
| Township of Lafayette | 704 (2021) | 58302 392nd Ln, Lafayette | — |
| Township of Lake Prairie | 634 (2021) | 33901 348th St, Le Sueur | — |
| Township of New Sweden | 283 (2021) | 34497 441st Ave, Gaylord | — |
| Township of Nicollet | 483 (2021) | 44464 478th St, Nicollet | — |
| Township of Oshawa | 589 (2021) | 39315 460th St, Saint Peter | — |
| Township of Ridgely | 106 (2021) | 68849 Fort Rd, Fairfax | — |
| Township of Traverse | 307 (2021) | 41175 County Road 20, Saint Peter | — |
| Township of West Newton | 427 (2021) | 37144 615th Ave, Gibbon | — |
Special districts 3
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County Family Services Collaborative | Health | 2070 Howard Dr W, North Mankato | — |
| St Peter Housing and Redevelopment Authority | Housing and community development | 1010 S 4th St, Saint Peter | — |
| Nicollet Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 501 7th ST., Nicollet | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Minnesota Valley Education District
Specialized district3 schools
801 DAVIS ST, Saint Peter, MN, 56082
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
NICOLLET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School district3 schools
1 PINE ST, Nicollet, MN, 56074
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Socrates
Specialized district1 schools
2075 LOOKOUT DR, North Mankato, MN, 56003
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School district10 schools
100 LINCOLN DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
North Mankato Farmers' Market
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN, 56003
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-02-22. USDA listing
St. Peter Farmers' Market
228 W Mulberry St, St Peter, MN, 56082
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-02-22. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.