Stearns County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Stearns County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27145
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 1342.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 47.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1389.90 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.555235
- Longitude
- -94.610482
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 154,765
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 117,709
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 148,578 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,186 | 4.0% |
| White | 129,817 | 83.9% |
| Black | 11,360 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 2,301 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 369 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 114,364 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,346 | 2.8% |
| White | 103,708 | 88.1% |
| Black | 7,203 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 2,482 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 699 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 228 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 160,865
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,521
- Poverty Rate
- 12.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,912
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 131,456 | 81.7% |
| Black | 14,649 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 3,136 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 93,568
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,180 | 18.4% |
| Republican | 38,072 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 38,316 | 40.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 45,807 | 49.0% |
| Female | 47,271 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,051 | 73.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,926 | 2.1% |
| Black | 1,859 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1,171 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 65,116
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 49,929 | 72.3% |
| Hispanic | 905 | 47.0% |
| Black | 838 | 45.1% |
| Asian | 537 | 45.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,072 | 70.0% |
| Female | 32,817 | 69.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,171 (24.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 28,725 (28.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 66,625
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $282,795
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,075
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.