McLeod County, Minnesota
McLeod County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
McLeod County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,651 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,710 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glencoe. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about McLeod County
| Population : | 35,710 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area : | 1310 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.2% |
| Altitude : | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Capital : | Glencoe |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:06:20 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McLeod County is located at 44°49'25"N 94°16'21"W (44.8235400, -94.2724200). It has 5 neighbors: Carver County, Meeker County, Renville County, Sibley County and Wright County.
McLeod County map
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The largest city of McLeod County is Lester Prairie with a population of 1,724. Other cities include, Hutchinson population 1,200, Brownton population 711, Stewart population 533 and Silver Lake population 497. See all McLeod County cities & populated places.
McLeod County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLeod County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Prairie | 1,724 | City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hutchinson | 1,200 | City in Minnesota |
| Winsted | 945 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
| Brownton | 711 | Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Stewart | 533 | City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States |
| Sumter | 520 | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota |
| Silver Lake | 497 | City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States |
| Glencoe | 477 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Sherman | 359 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Plato | 303 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Biscay | 109 | Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of McLeod County
McLeod County has 5 neighbours.
- Carver County county in Minnesota, United States
- Meeker County county in Minnesota, United States
- Renville County county in Minnesota, United States
- Sibley County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wright County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McLeod County decreased by 2.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,651 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,343 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,933 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,900 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,775 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,814 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,749 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,876 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,827 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,893 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,710 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in McLeod County (7)
People born in McLeod County, including neuroanatomist James Papez, football player Neal Guggemos, politician Yvonne Selcer, .
List
- Harry Baisden (American musician) he was born in 18/04/1893
- Ian Tregillis (American writer) he was born in 22/06/1973
- Les Kouba (American artist) he was born in 03/02/1917
- Mark P. Mahon he was born in 24/04/1930
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
