Big Stone County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Big Stone County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27011
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 499.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 528.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.419925
- Longitude
- -96.402226
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,081
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,952
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,986 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.8% |
| White | 4,828 | 95.0% |
| Black | 13 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,906 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1.2% |
| White | 3,800 | 96.2% |
| Black | 14 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,127
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,278
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 645
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,823 | 94.1% |
| Black | 14 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,983
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 861 | 28.9% |
| Republican | 1,146 | 38.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 976 | 32.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,432 | 48.0% |
| Female | 1,547 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,373 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,492
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,215 | 51.2% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 31.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 720 | 50.3% |
| Female | 769 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,184 (32.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 951 (25.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,001
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,464
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $721
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.