Stevens County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Stevens County has a population of 9,739 residents and a median age of 33.9 years, making it the #2,507 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median home value is $202,800, and the median household income is $75,733, which is 1% above the national median.
Demographics
Stevens County has a population of 9,739, making it the #2,507 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Stevens County is $75,733, ranking #795 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Stevens County is $202,800 (-28.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $951/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Stevens County, 31.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.6% below the national average, ranking #687 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Stevens County is 82.9 years. 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.9% of adults in Stevens County smoke , 37.9% are obese , and 23.2% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
7.9% of children in Stevens County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 5.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Stevens County is 69.4%. The mean commute time is 16.1 min, which is 41.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Stevens County voted Republican with a margin of 27.0%. The vote was 35.7% Dem / 62.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.9 toward Republicans .
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About Stevens County, Minnesota
Stevens County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,739, making it the 2,507th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stevens County is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stevens County is $75,733, which ranks #795 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Stevens County is $202,800, 28.1% below the national median. Renters in Stevens County pay a median gross rent of $951 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stevens County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.
Stevens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Stevens 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.