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Big Stone County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Ortonville

Big Stone County's estimated 2025 population is 5,017 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Big Stone County is the 83rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 5,273 and has seen a growth of -4.85% since that time.

5,017
Total Population
10
Population Density (mi²)
83
Population Rank (State)
-44 -0.87%
Annual Population Growth

Big Stone County Population

Big Stone County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Stone County includes 94.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,88994.9%
Two or more races1302.52%
Other race591.15%
Asian490.95%
Native American160.31%
Black or African American90.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Big Stone County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Stone County's average per capita income is $41,745. Household income levels show a median of $65,475. The poverty rate stands at 11.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,625-
Families$82,794$106,048
Households$65,475$84,183
Non Families$36,058$46,372

$41,745

Average Income

$65,475

Median Household Income

11.46%

Poverty Rate