Big Stone County, Minnesota

Total Population: 5,152

County Seat: Ortonville

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Median Home Value

$135,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,475

Across all households

Median Age

47.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

26.5%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

3.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,475

Mean Household Income

$84,183

Per Capita Income

$36,923

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,700

Median Rent

$718/mo

Total Housing Units

2,984

Owner-Occupied

79.4%

Renter-Occupied

20.6%

Vacancy Rate

27.0%

Married Couple Households

56.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.4%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

89.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27011.