1835Economy
== History ==
The city is named after Albert Lea Lake, which was named after Albert Miller Lea, a topographer with the United States Dragoons, who surveyed southern Minnesota a...
1983Government
Representative (1983–1995), born in Albert Lea
Mark Piepho, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
Marion Ross, actress (Happy Days)
Olive Nelson Russell, composer, organist...
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,356 people, 7,785 households, and 4,826 families living in the city.
2001Disaster
This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001.
2008Sports
The team operated for two seasons in 2008–10 and folded due to financial difficulties.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,016 people, 7,774 households, and 4,644 families living in the city.