Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County is home to 160,865 people. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Minnesota rate (9.3%). The median household income is $77,066.
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| Measure | Value | Minnesota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,865 | 5,739,445 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $77,066 | $89,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.9% | 9.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.3% | 10.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 39.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $273,400 | $329,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,068 | $1,280 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.9% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.9% | 8.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.1 years | 38.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Benton County
- Douglas County
- Kandiyohi County
- Meeker County
- Morrison County
- Pope County
- Sherburne County
- Todd County
- Wright County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.