Steele County Population

1890–2026

1,804

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Steele County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,804+70.39%
20251,797+70.39%
20241,790+20.11%
20231,788-30.17%
20221,791-211.16%
20211,812+140.78%
20201,798-1025.37%
20191,900-30.16%
20181,903-60.31%
20171,909-70.37%

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Steele County Demographics

46.9median age

Median age

Female46.3 yrs
Male47.8 yrs

Adults

1,411
541 seniors (65+) · 38% of adults870 other adults

Sex

Female 47.6% · 859Male 52.4% · 945

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Steele County Income

$77,500median household income

Median household income

$77,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,707

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.9%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Steele County Marital Status

66% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married66%65%67%
Never married16%18%13%
Divorced5%6%4%
Widowed13%9%17%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201