Steele County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,439 | — | #1,269 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,196 | +12.0% | #445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $245,400 | -12.9% | #930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,061 | -8.8% | #814 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -33.9% | #425 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Steele County has a population of 37,439, making it the #1,269 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Steele County is $84,196, ranking #445 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Steele County is $245,400 (-12.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,061/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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96.5% of residents in Steele County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County, Minnesota has a total population of 37,439, making it the 1,269th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Steele County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Steele County is $84,196, which ranks #445 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Steele County is $245,400, 12.9% below the national median. Renters in Steele County pay a median gross rent of $1,061 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Steele County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Steele County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Steele 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.