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Stevens County, Minnesota
Stevens County, Minnesota. Stevens County had 9,747 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 21 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 16 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 27149.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,747
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,671 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,739
Median household income
$75,733
±$6,143 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$202,800
±$17,086 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$951
±$138 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Stevens County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,671 residents in Stevens County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,747 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,739 over 564 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stevens County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,739 | 5,739,445 | −50 |
| Households | 3,889±126 | 2,307,955 | +265 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.08 | 2.43 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 4,182±103 | 2,545,030 | no clear change |
Stevens County's population since 2000
From 10,053 in 2000 to 9,747 in 2025: down 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Stevens County?
Stevens County holds 21 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Morris with 5,150 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Morris | 5,105 | $67,727 |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 863 | $70,481 |
| Chokio | 405 | $47,000 |
| Morris Township | 393 | $127,917 |
| Darnen Township | 350 | $110,469 |
| Framnas Township | 346 | $103,750 |
| Hodges Township | 300 | $84,583 |
| Moore TownshipGEOID 2714943846 | 286 | $126,875 |
| Donnelly | 221 | $70,313 |
| Swan Lake TownshipGEOID 2714963724 | 189 | $126,250 |
| Horton TownshipGEOID 2714930212 | 189 | $102,813 |
| Synnes TownshipGEOID 2714963976 | 136 | $250,000 or more |
| Rendsville TownshipGEOID 2714953818 | 120 | $107,500 |
| Scott TownshipGEOID 2714959044 | 117 | $87,708 |
| Pepperton TownshipGEOID 2714950380 | 109 | $101,250 |
| Everglade TownshipGEOID 2714919970 | 104 | $100,938 |
| Baker TownshipGEOID 2714903232 | 103 | $105,833 |
| AlbertaGEOID 2700676 | 94 | $95,000 |
| Donnelly Township, Stevens CountyGEOID 2714916102 | 89 | $62,500 |
| Eldorado TownshipGEOID 2714918494 | 85 | $87,708 |
| Stevens TownshipGEOID 2714962752 | 67 | $123,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stevens County?
The median resident of Stevens County is 33.9 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.8%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stevens County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9±0.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% | 6.4% | +5.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.0%±0.3 pts | 75.9% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 8.7% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.7%±1.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±1.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | +3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±3.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stevens County earn?
Half of Stevens County's 3,889 households earn less than $75,733 a year (±$6,143), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $74,530 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stevens County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,733±$6,143 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,207±$8,672 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,309±$3,010 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±2.0 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4%±2.6 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±2.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±2.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stevens County?
Owners occupy 63.4% of Stevens County's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,800 by its owner (±$17,086). The median renter pays $951 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stevens County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,800±$17,086 | $329,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $951±$138 | $1,280 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6%±7.5 pts | 38.4% | −11.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,499±$105 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4%±3.6 pts | 72.2% | −5.1 pts |
| Housing units | 4,182±103 | 2,545,030 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±3.2 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.7%±2.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stevens County building?
Builders took permits for 74 new housing units across Stevens County in 2025 (14 single-family), 7.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stevens County get to work?
71.0% of Stevens County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Stevens County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±2.1 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±3.4 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.0 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.3 min±1.2 | 22.7 min | +2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Stevens County's census tracts?
Stevens County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $70,739 (Tract 4802) to $86,667 (Tract 4801).
| Tract 480127149480100 | 2,475±169 | $86,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 480227149480200 | 3,664±191 | $70,739 |
| Tract 480327149480300 | 3,600±219 | $78,958 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stevens County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 69th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 87 |
| Median household income | 36th of 87 |
| Median home value | 54th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 87 |
| Median age | 85th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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