Chippewa County Summary

Life in Chippewa County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chippewa County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chippewa County:

  • The population in Chippewa County is 12,466.

  • The median home value in Chippewa County is $197,075.

  • The median income in Chippewa County is $62,112.

  • The median rent in Chippewa County is $788.

  • The unemployment rate in Chippewa County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Chippewa County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Chippewa County is 65.0° and there are 65.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chippewa County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chippewa County

Montevideo, MN Population 5,350

Granite Falls, MN Population 2,423

Clara City, MN Population 1,599

Milan, MN Population 398

Maynard, MN Population 271

Watson, MN Population 191

Map Of Chippewa County

Chippewa County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Chippewa County is 65.0°.

  • There are 66.3 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 65.9 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:00 hours of sun each day in Chippewa County.

StatChippewa County
Mean High65.0
Nice Days66.3
Rainfall65.9
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours5:00
65.0°
Average High
65.9
Inches of Rain

Chippewa County Photos

Granite Falls Minnesota
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Yellow Medicine County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Montevideo Milwaukee Road Depot
Source: Wikipedia User McGhiever | CC BY-SA 3.0

Chippewa County Demographics

Population over time in Chippewa County

The current population in Chippewa County is 12,466. The population has increased 4.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,509 5.3%
2021 11,876 -0.6%
2020 11,953 -

Gender in Chippewa County

  • Chippewa County is 49.5% female with 6,176 female residents.

  • Chippewa County is 50.5% male with 6,290 male residents.

Female
49.5% (6,176)
Male
50.5% (6,290)
Gender Chippewa County MN USA
Female 49.5% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chippewa County

Chippewa County is:

  • 85.3% White with 10,634 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 142 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 157 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 154 Asian residents.

  • 1.5% Hawaiian with 191 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 48 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 125 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.1% Hispanic with 1,015 Hispanic residents.

White
85.3% (10,634)
African American
1.1% (142)
American Indian
1.3% (157)
Asian
1.2% (154)
Hawaiian
1.5% (191)
Other
0.4% (48)
Two Or More
1.0% (125)
Hispanic
8.1% (1,015)

Table: Chippewa County By Race

Race Chippewa County MN USA
White 85.3% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 1.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.5% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.1% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Chippewa County, Minnesota

  • 6.1% of households in Chippewa County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Chippewa County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Chippewa County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Chippewa County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Chippewa County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Chippewa County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Chippewa County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Chippewa County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Chippewa County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Chippewa County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (766)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (373)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (1,245)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (1,249)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (1,532)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (2,401)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (1,637)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (1,707)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (1,058)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (493)
Income Chippewa County MN USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chippewa County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (498)
9-12th Grade
6% (747)
High School / GED
33% (4,113)
Some College
22% (2,742)
Associate's Degree
16% (1,994)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,620)
Master's Degree
5% (623)
Professional Degree
1% (124)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Chippewa County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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