Stevens County, Minnesota

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,490 km² (575 mi²). 1,456 km² (562 mi²) of it is land and 34 km² (13 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.29% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 10,053 people, 3,751 households, and 2,366 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (18/mi²). There are 4,074 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.13% White, 0.92% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,751 households out of which 28.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% are married couples living together, 5.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.90% are non-families. 29.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the county the population is spread out with 21.60% under the age of 18, 20.80% from 18 to 24, 21.60% from 25 to 44, 19.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $37,267, and the median income for a family is $47,518. Males have a median income of $32,045 versus $21,681 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,569. 13.60% of the population and 5.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.50% are under the age of 18 and 11.30% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Alberta
• Baker Township
• Chokio
• Darnen Township
• Donnelly Township
• Donnelly
• Eldorado Township
• Everglade Township
• Framnas Township
• Hancock
• Hodges Township
• Horton Township
• Moore Township
• Morris Township
• Morris
• Pepperton Township
• Rendsville Township
• Scott Township
• Stevens Township
• Swan Lake Township
• Synnes Township