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World Population Review
Stearns County, Minnesota Population 2021
Stearns County, Minnesota's estimated population is 163,913 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 8.73% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 163,913 | 1,419 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 162,494 | 1,419 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 161,075 | 1,419 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 159,656 | 1,355 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 158,301 | 1,076 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 157,225 | 1,222 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 156,003 | 2,031 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 153,972 | 1,395 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 152,577 | 686 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 151,891 | 532 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 151,359 | 603 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 150,756 | 31,965 | 26.91% |
| 1990 | 118,791 | 10,630 | 9.83% |
| 1980 | 108,161 | 12,761 | 13.38% |
| 1970 | 95,400 | 15,055 | 18.74% |
| 1960 | 80,345 | 9,664 | 13.67% |
| 1950 | 70,681 | 3,481 | 5.18% |
| 1940 | 67,200 | 5,079 | 8.18% |
| 1930 | 62,121 | 6,380 | 11.45% |
| 1920 | 55,741 | 8,008 | 16.78% |
| 1910 | 47,733 | 3,269 | 7.35% |
| 1900 | 44,464 | 9,620 | 27.61% |
| 1890 | 34,844 | 12,888 | 58.70% |
| 1880 | 21,956 | 7,750 | 54.55% |
| 1870 | 14,206 | 9,701 | 215.34% |
| 1860 | 4,505 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.87%
County Website
State
Founded
February 20, 1855
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
150,756
Growth Since 2010
8.73%
Stearns County, Minnesota Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,188 | 87.84% |
| Black or African American | 10,217 | 6.45% |
| Asian | 3,304 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 3,283 | 2.07% |
| Some Other Race | 2,119 | 1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 330 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
Stearns County, Minnesota Population by Race
Stearns County, Minnesota Population Pyramid $2021
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Stearns County, Minnesota Population by Age
Stearns County, Minnesota Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59,479 | 2.53 | 68.1 |
| Married | 30,274 | 3.14 | 86.4 |
| Non Family | 21,316 | 1.42 | 48.2 |
| Female | 5,205 | 3.17 | 48.4 |
| Male | 2,684 | 3.37 | 57.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Stearns County, Minnesota Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,434 | 4.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,702 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 27,419 | 27.99% |
| Some College | 21,851 | 22.31% |
| Associates Degree | 13,638 | 13.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,248 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,656 | 8.84% |
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Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88,718 | 83,537 | 25,076 |
| Black | 4,393 | 2,667 | 536 |
| Hispanic | 2,291 | 1,323 | 399 |
| Asian | 1,653 | 1,429 | 624 |
| Other Race | 933 | 424 | 151 |
| 2+ Races | 776 | 763 | 210 |
| Native American | 207 | 172 | 3 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
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 asian people with a rate of 37.75%.
Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,322
Average Earnings
$47,538
Average Male
$34,295
Average Female
Stearns County, Minnesota Earnings by Educational Attainment
Stearns County, Minnesota Language by Age
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Stearns County, Minnesota Language
90.16% of Stearns County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 9.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.16% of the population.
Stearns County, Minnesota Language
Stearns County, Minnesota Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 131,014 | 11,980 | 9.14% |
| Black | 9,765 | 5,050 | 51.72% |
| Hispanic | 4,878 | 1,101 | 22.57% |
| Multiple | 2,954 | 698 | 23.63% |
| Asian | 2,957 | 692 | 23.40% |
| Other | 2,108 | 545 | 25.85% |
| Native | 245 | 35 | 14.29% |
| Islander | 11 | 9 | 81.82% |
12.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota is Islander, with 81.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stearns County, Minnesota is White, with 9.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.34%.
Stearns County, Minnesota Poverty
Stearns County, Minnesota Poverty Rate by Education
Stearns County, Minnesota Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Stearns County, Minnesota Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Stearns County, Minnesota Marital Status by Race
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Stearns County, Minnesota Marital Status
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by War
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,033 | 8.22% |
| Black | 221 | 3.66% |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 38 | 14.07% |
| Other Race | 36 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.29% |
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by Race
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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4.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Stearns County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Stearns County, Minnesota Employment by Age
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Stearns County, Minnesota Employment by Race
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Stearns County, Minnesota Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.22% of Stearns County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 78.68% having been born in Minnesota. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Stearns County, Minnesota Place of Birth
- 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