Chippewa County, Minnesota
Chippewa County: County in the state of Minnesota, United States
About
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,441 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,758 inhabitants. Its county seat is Montevideo. The county was created 162 years ago in 1862.
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Quick Facts about Chippewa County
Population : | 11,758 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Different from : | Chippewa County, Chippewa County |
Area : | 1522 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Named for : | Chippewa River |
Capital : | Montevideo |
Establishment : | February 02, 1862 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 01:26:23 (6th September 2024) |
Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Chippewa County is located at 45°1'20"N 95°34'0"W (45.0223400, -95.5666900). It has 5 neighbors: Kandiyohi County, Lac qui Parle County, Renville County, Swift County and Yellow Medicine County.
Chippewa County map
The largest city of Chippewa County is Montevideo with a population of 5,027. Other cities include, Clara City population 1,276, Milan population 353, Maynard population 344 and Watson population 192. See all Chippewa County cities & populated places.
Chippewa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Montevideo | 5,027 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Clara City | 1,276 | City in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States |
Milan | 353 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Maynard | 344 | City in Minnesota |
Watson | 192 | Human settlement in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Louriston | 158 | Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Chippewa County
Chippewa County has 5 neighbours.
- Kandiyohi County county in Minnesota, United States
- Lac qui Parle County county in Minnesota, United States
- Renville County county in Minnesota, United States
- Swift County county in Minnesota, United States
- Yellow Medicine County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chippewa County decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 12,441 | - | census |
2011 | 12,315 | -1.02% | estimation process |
2012 | 12,119 | -1.62% | estimation process |
2013 | 12,071 | -0.4% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,052 | -0.16% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,084 | 0.26% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,036 | -0.4% | estimation process |
2017 | 11,944 | -0.77% | estimation process |
2018 | 11,901 | -0.36% | estimation process |
2019 | 11,800 | -0.86% | estimation process |
2020 | 11,758 | -0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Chippewa County (1)
Texas businessman, educator, and state legislator Tony Tinderholt was born in Chippewa County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Chippewa County , Wisconsin county in Michigan, United States with a population of 64,737 people.
- Chippewa County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 36,958 people.
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. |