Stearns County's estimated 2026 population is 167,871 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stearns County is the 8th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 150,768 and has seen a growth of 11.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Stearns County includes 82.89% White, 8.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.89%)
Black or African American (8.42%)
Two or more races (4.67%)
Asian (1.94%)
Other race (1.93%)
Native American (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132,088 | 82.89% |
| Black or African American | 13,425 | 8.42% |
| Two or more races | 7,439 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 3,086 | 1.94% |
| Other race | 3,074 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Stearns County's average per capita income is $49,968. Household income levels show a median of $76,447. The poverty rate stands at 12.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,133 | $133,075 |
| Families | $95,813 | $120,286 |
| Households | $76,447 | $97,399 |
| Non Families | $45,632 | $56,000 |
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