Steele County, Minnesota

Total Population: 37,413

County Seat: Owatonna

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Median Home Value

$234,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$83,448

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.6%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

3.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$83,448

Mean Household Income

$101,912

Per Capita Income

$41,392

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

85.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$234,200

Median Rent

$1,006/mo

Total Housing Units

15,878

Owner-Occupied

79.9%

Renter-Occupied

20.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Married Couple Households

55.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

87.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27147.