Chippewa County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,367, reflecting a 0.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chippewa County is the 61st largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 12,439 and has grown -0.58% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 9,363 adults, (2,658 of whom are seniors) in Chippewa County.
Female: 6,165 (49.8%)
Male: 6,212 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Chippewa County includes 83.29% White, 5.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,309 | 83.29% |
| Other race | 713 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 627 | 5.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 307 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 182 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 173 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.53% |
Chippewa County 's average per capita income is $44,153. Household income levels show a median of $71,458. The poverty rate stands at 14.53%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,434 | - |
| Families | $92,442 | $107,286 |
| Households | $71,458 | $86,160 |
| Non Families | $36,106 | $46,151 |
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