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Big Stone County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Ortonville

Big Stone County's estimated 2025 population is 5,017 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Big Stone County is the 83rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 5,273 and has seen a growth of -4.85% since that time.

5,017
Total Population
10
Population Density (mi²)
83
Population Rank (State)
-44 -0.87%
Annual Population Growth

Big Stone County Population

Big Stone County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Stone County includes 94.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,88994.9%
Two or more races1302.52%
Other race591.15%
Asian490.95%
Native American160.31%
Black or African American90.17%

Big Stone County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Stone County's average per capita income is $41,745. Household income levels show a median of $65,475. The poverty rate stands at 11.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,625-
Families$82,794$106,048
Households$65,475$84,183
Non Families$36,058$46,372

$41,745

Average Income

$65,475

Median Household Income

11.46%

Poverty Rate