Stearns County's 2026 population is estimated at 167,871, reflecting a 1.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Stearns County is the 8th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 150,768 and has grown 11.34% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.1 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 34.8 years
There are 122,854 adults, (25,871 of whom are seniors) in Stearns County.
Female: 79,482 (49.4%)
Male: 81,383 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Stearns County includes 81.72% White, 9.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131,456 | 81.72% |
| Black or African American | 14,649 | 9.11% |
| Two or more races | 7,989 | 4.97% |
| Other race | 3,363 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 3,136 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 188 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.05% |
Stearns County 's average per capita income is $51,501. Household income levels show a median of $77,066. The poverty rate stands at 12.89%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,893 | $134,899 |
| Families | $99,842 | $122,458 |
| Households | $77,066 | $98,367 |
| Non Families | $44,954 | $56,531 |
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