Stearns County, Minnesota

Total Population: 159,358

County Seat: St. Cloud

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Median Home Value

$256,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$76,447

Across all households

Median Age

35 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

15.8%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.3%

No Health Insurance

4.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$76,447

Mean Household Income

$97,399

Per Capita Income

$37,806

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$256,500

Median Rent

$1,057/mo

Total Housing Units

66,211

Owner-Occupied

67.8%

Renter-Occupied

32.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Married Couple Households

49.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

89.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27145.