Sibley County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sibley County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 14,933. It is the 56th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sibley County is 42.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sibley County is $76,082. This is 13% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $215,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Sibley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sibley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 92.5%.