Steele County's estimated 2026 population is 37,475 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Steele County is the 28th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 36,497 and has seen a growth of 2.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 28,344 adults, (7,187 of whom are seniors) in Steele County.
Female: 18,669 (49.9%)
Male: 18,770 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Steele County includes 85.81% White, 3.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,125 | 85.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,614 | 6.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,253 | 3.35% |
| Other race | 1,043 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 275 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.34% |
Steele County's average per capita income is $54,876. Household income levels show a median of $84,196. The poverty rate stands at 8.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,309 | - |
| Families | $110,947 | $120,751 |
| Households | $84,196 | $101,587 |
| Non Families | $41,777 | $61,513 |
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