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Stephen, MN
City in Marshall County, Minnesota.
Population
526
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
668
ZIP codes
0
Stephen and its ZIP codes
Stephen at a glance
- Stephen is about 9.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,500 (73% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Stephen, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stephen, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (125), Polish Americans (74), German Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Stephen.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,774
2,430 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95.4M
FY 2026, $10,548 per person
How people get to work
Stephen, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stephen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
908
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -5°F
22.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stephen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Stephen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArgyleCity | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| DonaldsonCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| KennedyCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Drayton, NDCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| WarrenCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| KarlstadCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| AlvaradoCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HalmaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| StrandquistCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OsloCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake BronsonCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| HallockCity | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Grafton, NDCity | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| Minto, NDCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| Auburn, NDCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| NewfoldenCity | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stephen, MN in?
- Stephen is in Marshall County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Stephen, MN?
- About 526 people live in Stephen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stephen?
- Nearby places include Argyle (8.2 mi), Donaldson (8.7 mi), Kennedy (14 mi), Drayton, ND (16 mi), Warren (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023