Chippewa County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,377 #2,333 / 3,222
28th
Median Household Income $71,458 -4.9% #1,090 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,594 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $156,100 -44.6% #2,124 / 3,222
34th
Median Gross Rent $869 -25.3% #1,615 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 14.5% +15.3% #1,858 / 3,222
42th

Demographics

Chippewa County has a population of 12,377, making it the #2,333 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.3%
Native Born
6.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458, ranking #1,090 out of 3,222 counties — 4.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$71,458 −4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,090 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,718 −13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,479 of 3,222
54th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.5% +15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,858 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,546 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3% −42.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,132 of 3,222
34th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.8 min −31.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,937 of 3,222
9th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chippewa County is $156,100 (-44.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.

Median Home Value
$156,100 −44.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,124 of 3,222
34th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$869 −25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,615 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.3% +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,974 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.3% Homeownership

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Health

92.7% of residents in Chippewa County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.

92.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.7% +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,476 of 3,222
54th percentile

About Chippewa County, Minnesota

Chippewa County, Minnesota has a total population of 12,377, making it the 2,333rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chippewa County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458, which ranks #1,090 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Chippewa County is $156,100, 44.6% below the national median. Renters in Chippewa County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chippewa County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.

Chippewa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).

All data for Chippewa 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.