Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,865 (100%) |
| Population Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,066 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,286 |
| Median Home Value | $273,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 66,625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 41,663 (62.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,740 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,222 (7.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 61,403 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 37,462 (61.0%) |
The table below compares Stearns County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 13 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 30 | 66th |
| Per Capita Income | # 56 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 15 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.