Stevens County, MN

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2022 Population

9,682

0.134% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic (DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic (DFL) Party

2022 Median Age

33.8

0.295% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

11.7%

13.8% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$69,737

6.06% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$170,700

6.16% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

5,134

1.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Stevens County, MN had a population of 9.68k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $69,737. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Stevens County, MN grew from 9,669 to 9,682, a 0.134% increase and its median household income grew from $65,750 to $69,737, a 6.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stevens County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Other (Hispanic) (3.67%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Stevens 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 Stevens County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stevens County, MN are University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (349 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Stevens County, MN was $170,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Stevens County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Stevens County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Stevens County, MN borders Big Stone County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Grant County, MN, Pope County, MN, Swift County, MN, and Traverse County, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Stevens County, MN is home to a population of 9.68k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.79% of Stevens County, MN residents were born outside of the country (464 people).

In 2022, there were 23.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.27k people) in Stevens County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 355 Other (Hispanic) and 291 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.3% of Stevens County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Stevens County, MN was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stevens County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.27k ± 27
Other (Hispanic)
355 ± 103
Two+ (Hispanic)
291 ± 116

7.93%

Hispanic Population

768 people

7.93% of the people in Stevens County, MN are hispanic (768 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stevens 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
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

4.79%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

464 people

5.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

551 people

As of 2022, 4.79% of Stevens County, MN residents (464 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stevens County, MN was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
100 ± 37
Gulf War (2001-)
57 ± 31
Korea
16 ± 19

Stevens County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stevens County, MN employs 5.13k people. The largest industries in Stevens County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (825 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (813 people), and Educational Services (619 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,625), Wholesale Trade ($66,875), and Public Administration ($60,278).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.13k

2022 Value

± 361

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stevens County, MN declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 5.23k employees to 5.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stevens County, MN, are Management Occupations (621 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (538 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (444 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stevens 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

5.13k

2022 Value

± 361

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stevens County, MN declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 5.23k employees to 5.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stevens County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (825 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (813 people), and Educational Services (619 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stevens County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Stevens County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,028

Median earning men ± $2,538

$26,536

Median earning women ± $6,304

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,173), Wholesale Trade ($82,639), and Information ($75,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($50,663), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,681), and Wholesale Trade ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

32
Other Services (except Public Administration)
27
Construction
21
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$56.5k
Manufacturing
$49.5k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$18.8k
Construction

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stevens County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 59.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%), followed by Other (1.47%).

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 (59.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.47%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stevens County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 59.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%), followed by Other (1.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Stevens 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 2022, universities in Stevens County, MN awarded 349 degrees. The student population of Stevens County, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 471 male students and 597 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stevens County, MN are White (202 and 60.5%), followed by Two or More Races (60 and 18%), American Indian or Alaska Native (32 and 9.58%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 5.09%).

The largest universities in Stevens County, MN by number of degrees awarded are University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (349 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Stevens County, MN are General Psychology (48 and 13.8%), General Biological Sciences (44 and 12.6%), and General Human Services (24 and 6.88%).

The median tuition cost in Stevens County, MN for a public four year colleges is $12,804 for in-state students and $14,934 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Stevens County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,068 (44.1% men and 55.9% 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 2022 there were 1,068 students enrolled in Stevens County, MN, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 579 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
48 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
44 degrees awarded
General Human Services
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Stevens County, MN was General Psychology with 48 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Minnesota-Morris (174251)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

349 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) with 349 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stevens County, MN, which is 0.623 times less than the 215 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 202 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 60 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

Public, 4-year or above ($12,804) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) 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 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

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 Stevens County, MN was $170,700 in 2022, which is 0.606 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $160,800 to $170,700, a 6.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Stevens County, MN is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Stevens County, MN have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stevens County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stevens County, MN is $69,737. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Stevens County, MN was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $82,981, followed by Census Tract 4802 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $66,763 and $65,565.

In 2023, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stevens County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.6%.

Housing

Property

$170,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,817

$2,575

Median Property Taxes

±$202

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 Stevens County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2022

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67.8% of the housing units in Stevens County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stevens 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 4801
Census Tract 4802
Census Tract 4803

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stevens County, MN was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $82,981, followed by Census Tract 4802 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $66,763 and $65,565.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stevens 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.

$69,737

Median Household Income

± $5,579

3.8k

Number of Households

± 277

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.8k households in Stevens County, MN grew to $69,737 from the previous year's value of $65,750.

The following chart displays the households in Stevens 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 Stevens County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (9.55%)
Walked (6.61%)

In 2022, 74.3% of workers in Stevens County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.55%) and those who walked to work (6.61%).

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

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stevens County, MN have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Stevens County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stevens 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 Stevens County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stevens County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stevens County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.6%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stevens County, MN (1.1k out of 9.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stevens County, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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 2023, 9.6% of the children was living in poverty in Stevens County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.1%.

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 148 in Stevens County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 24.9 per 100,000 population.

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

Health

95% of the population of Stevens County, MN has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Stevens County, MN see 1221 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.408% decrease from the previous year (1226 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1078 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 606 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,221 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stevens County, MN

Primary care physicians in Stevens County, MN see an average of 1,221 patients per year. This represents a 0.408% decrease from the previous year (1,226 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stevens County, MN grew by 25.1% from 3.99% to 5%.

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