Stearns County, MN

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2021 Population

157,638

1.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

0.287% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

6.05% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,212

4.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$205,500

6.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

84,300

1.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Stearns County, MN had a population of 158k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $68,212. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Stearns County, MN declined from 159,788 to 157,638, a −1.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,244 to $68,212, a 4.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stearns County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), and White (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Stearns County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Stearns County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stearns County, MN are Saint Cloud State University (2,656 degrees awarded in 2021), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (1,966 degrees), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (1,021 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Stearns County, MN was $205,500, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Stearns County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Stearns County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Stearns County, MN borders Benton County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Pope County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Todd County, MN, and Wright County, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Stearns County, MN is home to a population of 158k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.71% of Stearns County, MN residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2021, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Stearns County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Stearns County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Stearns County, MN was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stearns County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stearns County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 142
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 764
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.05k ± 535

3.63%

Hispanic Population

5.72k people

3.63% of the people in Stearns County, MN are hispanic (5.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stearns County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

6.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

6.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

As of 2021, 6.71% of Stearns County, MN residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stearns County, MN was 6.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stearns County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,118 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
2,058 ± 439
Gulf War (1990s)
898 ± 199

Stearns County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stearns County, MN employs 84.3k people. The largest industries in Stearns County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,237 people), Manufacturing (11,169 people), and Educational Services (10,024 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,851), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,523), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,281).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

84.3k

2021 Value

± 2,037

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stearns County, MN declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 85.5k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stearns County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,850 people), Management Occupations (8,663 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,550 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stearns County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.3k

2021 Value

± 2,037

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stearns County, MN declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 85.5k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stearns County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,237 people), Manufacturing (11,169 people), and Educational Services (10,024 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stearns County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Stearns County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,520

Median earning men ± $1,305

$32,518

Median earning women ± $1,117

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,543), Information ($60,682), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,597).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,350), Construction ($49,423), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,836).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,522
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,181
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,071
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.17M
Manufacturing
$2.11M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$854k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stearns County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 60.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.22%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.22%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Stearns County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Stearns County, MN awarded 6,638 degrees. The student population of Stearns County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,408 male students and 13,246 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stearns County, MN are White (4,307 and 69%), followed by Black or African American (671 and 10.8%), Unknown (471 and 7.55%), and Hispanic or Latino (323 and 5.18%).

The largest universities in Stearns County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Saint Cloud State University (2,656 and 40%), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (1,966 and 29.6%), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (1,021 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Stearns County, MN are Registered Nursing (997 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (447 and 6.73%), and General Business Administration & Management (327 and 4.93%).

The median tuition costs in Stearns County, MN are $48,990 for private four year colleges, and $7,839 and $16,679 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Stearns County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,654 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,654 students enrolled in Stearns County, MN, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,019 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
176 degrees awarded
General Psychology
142 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
271 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Stearns County, MN was General Business Administration & Management with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Stearns County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Cloud State University
2,656 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
1,966 degrees awarded
St Cloud Technical and Community College
1,021 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Cloud State University with 2,656 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,306 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stearns County, MN, which is 0.532 times less than the 4,332 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,307 degrees mean that there were 6.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 671 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stearns County, MN was $205,500 in 2021, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,500 to $205,500, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Stearns County, MN is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Stearns County, MN have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stearns County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stearns County, MN is $68,212. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Stearns County, MN was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $118,078, followed by Census Tract 4.02 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $101,713 and $99,167.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.76%.

Housing

Property

$205,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,399

$41,102

Median Property Taxes

±$1,168

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stearns County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stearns County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in Stearns County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stearns County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.01
Census Tract 4.02
Census Tract 102

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stearns County, MN was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $118,078, followed by Census Tract 4.02 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $101,713 and $99,167.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stearns County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,212

Median Household Income

± $1,793

60.1k

Number of Households

± 1,668

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.1k households in Stearns County, MN grew to $68,212 from the previous year's value of $65,244.

The following chart displays the households in Stearns County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stearns County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (7.71%)
Worked At Home (7.03%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Stearns County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stearns County, MN have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Stearns County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stearns County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stearns County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stearns County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.76%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stearns County, MN (19.3k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stearns County, MN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11% of the children was living in poverty in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 199 in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.68 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.1% of the population of Stearns County, MN has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see 1007 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1296 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,007 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stearns County, MN

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see an average of 1,007 patients per year. This represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stearns County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.88%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stearns County, MN declined by 0.104% from 3.88% to 3.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stearns County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.9 in Stearns County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stearns County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.3% in Stearns County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stearns County, MN.

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