Stearns County Summary

Life in Stearns County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Stearns County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Stearns County:

  • The population in Stearns County is 158,622.

  • The median home value in Stearns County is $288,545.

  • The median income in Stearns County is $73,105.

  • The median rent in Stearns County is $975.

  • The unemployment rate in Stearns County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Stearns County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in Stearns County is 63.0° and there are 65.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Stearns County

List Of Cities & Towns in Stearns County

St. Cloud, MN Population 68,910

Sartell, MN Population 19,382

Waite Park, MN Population 8,290

St. Joseph, MN Population 7,066

Sauk Centre, MN Population 4,568

Cold Spring, MN Population 4,180

Melrose, MN Population 3,606

St. Augusta, MN Population 3,520

Albany, MN Population 2,795

Paynesville, MN Population 2,432

Rockville, MN Population 2,271

Clearwater, MN Population 1,734

Avon, MN Population 1,410

Richmond, MN Population 1,329

Eden Valley, MN Population 1,024

Belgrade, MN Population 846

Freeport, MN Population 822

St. Stephen, MN Population 782

Holdingford, MN Population 697

Kimball, MN Population 696

Brooten, MN Population 578

St. Martin, MN Population 308

New Munich, MN Population 297

Fairhaven, MN Population 275

Greenwald, MN Population 227

Elrosa, MN Population 195

Meire Grove, MN Population 132

Roscoe, MN Population 104

Spring Hill, MN Population 98

Lake Henry, MN Population 76

St. Anthony city (Stearns County), MN Population 57

St. Rosa, MN Population 50

Map Of Stearns County

Stearns County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Stearns County is 63.0°.

  • There are 65.16 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 65.9 inches of rain each year with 13.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Stearns County.

StatStearns County
Mean High63.0
Nice Days65.16
Rainfall65.9
Snowfall13.8
Sunny_hours4:43
63.0°
Average High
65.9
Inches of Rain

Stearns County Photos

Seven Dolors Catholic Churchc Albanyc Minnesota
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Sartell
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Stearns County Demographics

Population over time in Stearns County

The current population in Stearns County is 158,622. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 157,638 -1.3%
2021 159,788 0.8%
2020 158,452 -

Gender in Stearns County

  • Stearns County is 49.3% female with 78,139 female residents.

  • Stearns County is 50.7% male with 80,483 male residents.

Female
49.3% (78,139)
Male
50.7% (80,483)
Gender Stearns County MN USA
Female 49.3% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Stearns County

Stearns County is:

  • 83.0% White with 131,729 White residents.

  • 8.0% African American with 12,732 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 162 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 2,973 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 339 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 4,672 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 5,978 Hispanic residents.

White
83.0% (131,729)
African American
8.0% (12,732)
American Indian
0.1% (162)
Asian
1.9% (2,973)
Hawaiian
0.0% (37)
Other
0.2% (339)
Two Or More
2.9% (4,672)
Hispanic
3.8% (5,978)

Table: Stearns County By Race

Race Stearns County MN USA
White 83.0% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 8.0% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Stearns County, Minnesota

  • 3.5% of households in Stearns County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Stearns County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Stearns County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Stearns County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Stearns County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Stearns County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Stearns County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Stearns County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Stearns County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Stearns County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (5,478)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (6,598)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (11,862)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (11,812)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (16,976)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (28,689)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (23,700)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.0% (28,589)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (13,337)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (11,576)
Income Stearns County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.0% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.4% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Stearns County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Stearns County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Stearns County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Stearns County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Stearns County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Stearns County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Stearns County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Stearns County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Stearns County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Stearns County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (4,758)
9-12th Grade
4% (6,344)
High School / GED
27% (42,827)
Some College
22% (34,896)
Associate's Degree
14% (22,207)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (30,138)
Master's Degree
7% (11,103)
Professional Degree
2% (3,172)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,172)
Education Stearns County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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