Stearns County, Minnesota Population 2022
Stearns County, Minnesota's estimated population is 165,332 with a growth rate of 0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stearns County, Minnesota is the 8th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 Population was 150,756 and has seen a growth of 9.67% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,505 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 14,206 | 9,701 | 215.34% |
| 1880 | 21,956 | 7,750 | 54.55% |
| 1890 | 34,844 | 12,888 | 58.70% |
| 1900 | 44,464 | 9,620 | 27.61% |
| 1910 | 47,733 | 3,269 | 7.35% |
| 1920 | 55,741 | 8,008 | 16.78% |
| 1930 | 62,121 | 6,380 | 11.45% |
| 1940 | 67,200 | 5,079 | 8.18% |
| 1950 | 70,681 | 3,481 | 5.18% |
| 1960 | 80,345 | 9,664 | 13.67% |
| 1970 | 95,400 | 15,055 | 18.74% |
| 1980 | 108,161 | 12,761 | 13.38% |
| 1990 | 118,791 | 10,630 | 9.83% |
| 2010 | 150,756 | 31,965 | 26.91% |
| 2011 | 151,359 | 603 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 151,891 | 532 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 152,577 | 686 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 153,972 | 1,395 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 156,003 | 2,031 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 157,225 | 1,222 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 158,301 | 1,076 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 159,656 | 1,355 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 161,075 | 1,419 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 162,494 | 1,419 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 163,913 | 1,419 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 165,332 | 1,419 | 0.87% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138,067 | 86.41% |
| Black or African American | 10,987 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 300 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 3,419 | 2.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 2,323 | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4,687 | 2.93% |
Stearns County, Minnesota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59,576 | 2.56 | 69.1 |
| Married | 30,241 | 3.16 | 85.7 |
| Male | 2,543 | 3.39 | 62.1 |
| Female | 5,255 | 3.34 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 21,537 | 1.42 | 51 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,104 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,927 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 27,978 | 28.21% |
| Some College | 22,167 | 22.35% |
| Associates Degree | 13,412 | 13.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,783 | 18.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,796 | 8.87% |
Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88,513 | 83,311 | 25,786 |
| 2+ Races | 1,516 | 1,468 | 435 |
| Asian | 1,792 | 1,391 | 470 |
| Hispanic | 2,393 | 1,583 | 437 |
| Other Race | 1,195 | 817 | 146 |
| Native American | 232 | 200 | 26 |
| Black | 4,705 | 3,127 | 472 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.13%.
$42,313
Average Earnings
$47,973
Average Male
$36,162
Average Female
Stearns County, Minnesota Language by Age
Stearns County, Minnesota Language
90.15% of Stearns County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 9.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.96% of the population.
Stearns County, Minnesota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Black | 10,528 | 4,749 | 45.11% |
| Asian | 3,122 | 872 | 27.93% |
| Multiple | 4,446 | 1,029 | 23.14% |
| Hispanic | 5,192 | 942 | 18.14% |
| Native | 228 | 30 | 13.16% |
| White | 129,977 | 10,960 | 8.43% |
| Other | 419 | NaN% |
12.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.16%
Male Poverty Rate
12.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.73%.
Stearns County, Minnesota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Stearns County, Minnesota Married by Age and Sex
Stearns County, Minnesota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Stearns County, Minnesota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,737 | 8.01% |
| Black | 317 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 36 | 12.90% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.29% |
| Other Race | 45 | 2.98% |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 6.60% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 3.33% |
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.37%
Born in Stearns County, Minnesota
93.72%
Native Born
6.28%
Foreign Born
3.69%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.72% of Stearns County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 78.37% having been born in Minnesota. 3.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990