Total Population
167,876
Population
Growth Rate
0.36%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
42.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Stearns Electric Association
Stearns Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative. Since 1937, Stearns Electric Association has provided electricity and related products and services to Central Minnesota.
Today, Stearns Electric Association serves more than 24,000 members in six Central Minnesota counties, including Stearns, Todd, Morrison, Kandiyohi, Pope and Douglas.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
65,849
Total Housing Units
71,970
Owner Occupied
44,695
Renter Occupied
21,154
Vacant
6,121
Median Home Value
$341,390
Average Home Value
$410,029
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.33%
Income Projection
Median Household
$77,862 $84,916
Average Household
$101,188 $112,555
Per Capita
$40,043 $44,938
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
6,578
Total Employed
96,355
Workers 16+
85,040
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
684
Employed
15,903
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
930
Employed
13,514
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
283
Employed
12,125
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
427
Employed
7,076
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
154
Employed
6,608
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
361
Employed
5,920
Some
High School
3,914
Graduated
High School
29,231
Associates
Degree
18,018
Bachelor's
Degree
20,696
Graduate
Degree
10,416
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
66,885
Non-Resident Commuters
17,831
Drive Alone
63,509
Carpooled
7,008
Public
1,025
Work At Home
8,924
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
