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EspañolSTEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA
'Stearns County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1855[1]. As of 2000, the population was 133,166. Its county seat is St. Cloud6. It was named after Charles Thomas Stearns, a local politician.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Major highways |
| Adjacent counties |
| Demographics |
| Cities and towns |
| References and notes |
| External links |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,600 km² (1,390 mi²). 3,482 km² (1,345 mi²) of it is land and 118 km² (45 mi²) of it (3.27%) is water.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
★ Todd County and Morrison County (north)
★ Benton County and Sherburne County (east)
★ Wright County (southeast)
★ Meeker County and Kandiyohi County (south)
★ Pope County (west)
★ Douglas County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 133,166 people, 47,604 households, and 32,132 families residing in the county. The population density was 38/km² (99/mi²). There were 50,291 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (37/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.99% White, 0.83% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 56.9% were of German and 9.4% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 47,604 households out of which 35.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.30% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.50% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.15.
Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 U.S. census data.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 16.10% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 19.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 101.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,426, and the median income for a family was $51,553. Males had a median income of $34,268 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,211. About 4.30% of families and 8.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
† Although mainly in Stearns County, the city extends into a neighboring county.
‡ These cities are based in an adjacent county, but extend into Stearns County.
References and notes
1. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/govseries/No34.htm
External links
★ Stearns County official website
★ Stearns History Museum official website
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