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Stevens County, MN
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Stevens County, Minnesota.
Population
9,739
Land area
564sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Stevens County
Stevens County at a glance
- Stevens County is 76% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,733 a year, 15% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,800 (38% below Minnesota) and median rent is $951 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Morris (5,128), Hancock (859) and Chokio (392).
Local data for Stevens County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stevens County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,733
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$202,800
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,588), Norwegian Americans (1,576), Mexican Americans (873).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,018
5,774 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,874
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.6M
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$29.1M
577 loans, 3,150 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$50.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stevens County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stevens County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
410
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stevens County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stevens County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stevens County, MN?
- Morris is the largest city or town in Stevens County, with about 5,128 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stevens County?
- Stevens County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56207, 56221, 56235, 56267.
- What is the population of Stevens County, MN?
- About 9,739 people live in Stevens County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stevens County?
- Stevens County borders Douglas County, Pope County, Swift County, Grant County, Big Stone County, Traverse County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023