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
10th
Median Household Income $70,400 -6.3% #1,170 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 47.0 years +20.8% #469 / 3,222
85th
Median Home Value $169,100 -40.0% #1,826 / 3,222
43th
Median Gross Rent $745 -35.9% #2,503 / 3,222
22th
Poverty Rate 12.9% +2.7% #1,511 / 3,222
53th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$70,400 −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,170 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,277 +0.0% vs nat'l
Rank #696 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.9% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,511 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −66.1% vs nat'l
Rank #230 of 3,222
93th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7% −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,151 of 3,222
64th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.0 min −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,826 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$169,100 −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,826 of 3,222
43th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$745 −35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,503 of 3,222
22th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #672 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in Big Stone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #159 of 3,222
95th percentile

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.