Big Stone County, Minnesota
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As of the census
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of 2000, there were 5,820 people, 2,377 households, and 1,611 families residing in the county. The population density
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 was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,171 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44% White
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, 0.17% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.52% Native American
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, 0.41% Asian
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, 0.12% from other races
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, and 0.34% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race. 45.7% were of German, 21.0% Norwegian, 8.0% Swedish and 6.3% Irish
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 ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 2,377 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples
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 living together, 5.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 24.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,721, and the median income for a family was $37,354. Males had a median income of $27,857 versus $20,123 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $15,708. About 7.80% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.50% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

On ePodunk : Big Stone County & Big Stone Cty. ancestry :

German - 40%; Norwegian - 20%; Swedish - 9% (2000)

Cities and towns


Cities Townships
  • Barry
    Barry, Minnesota
    Barry is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.-Geography:...

  • Beardsley
    Beardsley, Minnesota
    Beardsley is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2010 census.Beardsley holds two state monthly record high temperatures, 111°F in September, set in 1931, and 98°F Beardsley is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was...

  • Clinton
    Clinton, Minnesota
    Clinton is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The city was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The population was 449 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...

  • Correll
    Correll, Minnesota
    Correll is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 34 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Graceville
    Graceville, Minnesota
    At the 2000 census, there were 605 people, 257 households and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,007.7 per square mile . There were 283 housing units at an average density of 471.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.17% Native...

  • Johnson
    Johnson, Minnesota
    Johnson is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 29 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Odessa
    Odessa, Minnesota
    -References:...

  • Ortonville
    Ortonville, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 923 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.8 people per square mile . There were 1,125 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile...

  • Akron Township
    Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota
    Akron Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 196 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and is water....

  • Almond Township
  • Artichoke Township
  • Big Stone Township
  • Browns Valley Township
  • Foster Township
    Foster Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota
    Foster Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and is water....

  • Graceville Township
  • Malta Township
  • Moonshine Township
  • Odessa Township
  • Ortonville Township
  • Otrey Township
  • Prior Township
  • Toqua Township

  • Climate and weather

    In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Ortonville have ranged from a low of 1 °F (-17.2 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (28.9 °C) in July, although a record low of -44 °F was recorded in February 1994 and a record high of 108 °F (42.2 °C) was recorded in July 1966. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.43 inches (1.1 cm) in December to 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) in July.

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