Chippewa County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chippewa County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 12,388. It is the 61st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chippewa County is 41.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chippewa County is $69,192. This is 21% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $149,000. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Chippewa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chippewa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.9% vs 6.2%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.