Steele County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Steele County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27147
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 147
Geography
- Land Area
- 429.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 432.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.015261
- Longitude
- -93.220453
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,647
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,567
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,926 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,721 | 7.4% |
| White | 31,738 | 86.6% |
| Black | 1,099 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 189 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,082 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 5.4% |
| White | 24,860 | 90.2% |
| Black | 749 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,439
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $86,534
- Poverty Rate
- 8.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,079
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,125 | 85.8% |
| Black | 1,253 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 275 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,496
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,055 | 26.9% |
| Republican | 8,268 | 36.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,173 | 36.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,841 | 48.2% |
| Female | 11,611 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,590 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 899 | 4.0% |
| Black | 102 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,415
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 73.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,187 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 379 | 42.2% |
| Black | 37 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 111 | 62.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,035 | 74.1% |
| Female | 8,363 | 72.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,806 (26.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,168 (28.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,995
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $248,204
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,175
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.