Big Stone County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,127 | — | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,400 | -6.3% | #1,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #469 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,100 | -40.0% | #1,826 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | -35.9% | #2,503 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.7% | #1,511 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Big Stone County has a population of 5,127, making it the #2,888 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Big Stone County is $70,400, ranking #1,170 out of 3,222 counties — 6.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Big Stone County is $169,100 (-40.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $745/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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96.5% of residents in Big Stone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Big Stone County, Minnesota
Big Stone County, Minnesota has a total population of 5,127, making it the 2,888th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Big Stone County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Big Stone County is $70,400, which ranks #1,170 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Big Stone County is $169,100, 40.0% below the national median. Renters in Big Stone County pay a median gross rent of $745 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Big Stone County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Big Stone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Big Stone County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.