Stevens County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Stevens County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Stevens County, Minnesota has a population of 9,739, the 69th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,733 and the median home value is $202,800. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

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

Stevens County Quick Facts

Population 9,739

Median Household Income $75,733

Median Home Value $202,800

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 33.9 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.1%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 9,739 69th of 87

Median Income $75,733 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 1.9%

How Stevens 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	9,686	9,739	+0.5%
Median household income	$71,060	$75,733	+6.6%
Median home value	$180,800	$202,800	+12.2%

Median Household Income

Stevens

$75,733

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stevens

$202,800

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.7%

$25K-$50K 19.6%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $951/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

29.2%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

19.1%

75+

7.6%

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 Stevens County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Morris	5,128	$67,727	15.9%	$209,600
Hancock	859	$70,481	7.8%	$98,800
Chokio	392	$47,000	12.5%	$92,500
Donnelly	277	$70,313	10.5%	$100,000
Alberta	93	$95,000	4.3%	$68,000

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Population Overview

Stevens County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,739. It is the 69th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stevens County is 33.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stevens County is $75,733. This is 15% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $202,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Stevens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stevens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.8% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stevens 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 Stevens County, Minnesota?

Stevens County has a population of 9,739, making it the 69th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Stevens County?

The median household income in Stevens County is $75,733 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Stevens County, Minnesota?

Stevens County contains 5 Census-designated places.