Stevens County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stevens County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,686. 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 33.6 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stevens County is $71,060. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $180,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Stevens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stevens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.7% vs 6.2%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 93.2%.