Chippewa County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Chippewa County, Minnesota Demographics
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Chippewa County, Minnesota has a population of 12,377, the 61st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,458 and the median home value is $156,100. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chippewa County Quick Facts

Population 12,377

Median Household Income $71,458

Median Home Value $156,100

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 12,377 61st of 87

Median Income $71,458 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Chippewa County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,388	12,377	-0.1%
Median household income	$69,192	$71,458	+3.3%
Median home value	$149,000	$156,100	+4.8%

Median Household Income

Chippewa

$71,458

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chippewa

$156,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $869/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

21.4%

55-74

24.9%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chippewa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Montevideo	5,315	$68,596	19.6%	$141,000
Granite Falls	2,685	$59,375	7.6%	$136,700
Clara City	1,466	$63,636	7.3%	$114,300
Milan	564	$53,594	28.2%	$71,400
Maynard	234	$41,563	12.4%	$80,000
Watson	200	$34,722	33.0%	$68,400

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Population Overview

Chippewa County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 12,377. It is the 61st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chippewa County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458. This is 20% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $156,100. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Chippewa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chippewa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.6% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chippewa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chippewa County, Minnesota?

Chippewa County has a population of 12,377, making it the 61st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Chippewa County?

The median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Chippewa County, Minnesota?

Chippewa County contains 6 Census-designated places.