Stearns County, MN

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2020 Population

159,788

0.843% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.8

1.16% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

13.1%

0.0111% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,244

3.91% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$193,500

4.65% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

85,498

0.959% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Stearns County, MN had a population of 160k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $65,244. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Stearns County, MN grew from 158,452 to 159,788, a 0.843% increase and its median household income grew from $62,789 to $65,244, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stearns County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and White (Hispanic) (1.74%).

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.

96.3% of the residents in Stearns County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stearns County, MN are Saint Cloud State University (2,899 degrees awarded in 2020), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (2,006 degrees), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (956 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Stearns County, MN was $193,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Stearns County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 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.

Population & Diversity

Stearns County, MN is home to a population of 160k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.28% of Stearns County, MN residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Stearns County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.76k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

95.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Stearns County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Stearns County, MN was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
135k ± 448
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 453
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.76k ± 564

3.48%

Hispanic Population

5.56k people

3.48% of the people in Stearns County, MN are hispanic (5.56k 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
59,137 ± 5,939 people
Somalia
37,027 ± 4,709 people
India
30,632 ± 4,285 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 59,137 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 37,027 and India with 30,632.

Foreign-Born Population

6.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10k people

6.78%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2020, 6.28% of Stearns County, MN residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stearns County, MN was 6.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
3,067 ± 296
Gulf War (2001-)
2,080 ± 390
Korea
824 ± 178

Stearns County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stearns County, MN employs 85.5k people. The largest industries in Stearns County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,923 people), Manufacturing (11,748 people), and Retail Trade (10,202 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,982), Utilities ($66,724), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,500).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,740. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

85.5k

2020 Value

± 1,998

−0.959%

1 Year decline

± 3.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stearns County, MN declined at a rate of −0.959%, from 86.3k employees to 85.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stearns County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,648 people), Management Occupations (8,935 people), and Production Occupations (7,960 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

85.5k

2020 Value

± 1,998

−0.959%

1 Year decline

± 3.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stearns County, MN declined at a rate of −0.959%, from 86.3k employees to 85.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stearns County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,923 people), Manufacturing (11,748 people), and Retail Trade (10,202 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

$42,445

Median earning men ± $1,027

$30,995

Median earning women ± $657

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,415), and Information ($58,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,260), Construction ($44,491), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,779).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota.

$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B 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
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Stearns County, MN awarded 6,790 degrees. The student population of Stearns County, MN in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 9,114 male students and 13,996 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stearns County, MN are White (4,590 and 71.8%), followed by Black or African American (615 and 9.63%), Unknown (473 and 7.4%), and Asian (267 and 4.18%).

The largest universities in Stearns County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Saint Cloud State University (2,899 and 42.7%), Rasmussen University-Minnesota (2,006 and 29.5%), and St Cloud Technical and Community College (956 and 14.1%).

The most popular majors in Stearns County, MN are Registered Nursing (1,028 and 15.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (432 and 6.36%), and General Business Administration & Management (367 and 5.41%).

The median tuition costs in Stearns County, MN are $47,332 for private four year colleges, and $7,505 and $15,921 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Stearns County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 23,110 (39.4% men and 60.6% 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 2020 there were 23,110 students enrolled in Stearns County, MN, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,213 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
307 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
199 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
155 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Stearns County, MN was Registered Nursing with 307 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
2,899 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
2,006 degrees awarded
St Cloud Technical and Community College
956 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Cloud State University with 2,899 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,417 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stearns County, MN, which is 0.553 times less than the 4,373 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,590 degrees mean that there were 7.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 615 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 ($47,332) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,009) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.882% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (985k), 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 $193,500 in 2020, which is 0.842 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $184,900 to $193,500, a 4.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Stearns County, MN is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Stearns County, MN have an average commute time of 20.9 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 $65,244. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Stearns County, MN was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $114,367, followed by Census Tract 4.02 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $99,675 and $94,773.

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.8%.

Housing

Property

$193,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,914

$41,162

Median Property Taxes

±$1,111

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 $2k - $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

69.1%

Homeownership

2020

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.1% of the housing units in Stearns County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stearns County, MN was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $114,367, followed by Census Tract 4.02 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $99,675 and $94,773.

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.

$65,244

Median Household Income

± $1,675

59.6k

Number of Households

± 1,612

In 2020, the median household income of the 59.6k households in Stearns County, MN grew to $65,244 from the previous year's value of $62,789.

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.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2020, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.05% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (7.84%)
Worked At Home (6.3%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Stearns County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.84%) and those who worked at home (6.3%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stearns County, MN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% 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 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.8%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stearns County, MN (19.5k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 2021, 14% of the children was living in poverty in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.2%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 199 in Stearns County, MN. From 2014 to 2021, 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 55.1% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see 1002 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.988% decrease from the previous year (1012 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stearns County, MN

Primary care physicians in Stearns County, MN see an average of 1,002 patients per year. This represents a 0.988% decrease from the previous year (1,012 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.88%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stearns County, MN grew by 6.68% from 3.64% 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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.1 in Stearns County, MN.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 30% in Stearns County, MN.

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

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