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Sibley County

Minnesota · 14,836 residents · 588.841 sq mi
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Sibley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,170. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,836
−3%since 2000
from 15,356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Sibley County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,170
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,471
+80%since 2000
from $18,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(14,337)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(834)
Asian0.3%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(2,141)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(12,942)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,315)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other1.3%(189)
Diversity Score25.7%(3,815)
Segregation Score19.7%(2,930)
Diversity Score
26
+84%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sibley County, Minnesota?

Sibley County, Minnesota has about 14,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sibley County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sibley County, Minnesota earns about $64,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sibley County, Minnesota expensive?

In Sibley County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $166,100, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Sibley County, Minnesota?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sibley County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sibley County, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Sibley County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sibley County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sibley County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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