Nicollet County, Minnesota

Nicollet County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Nicollet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,727 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,482 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Peter. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.

Nicollet County locator map
Location of Nicollet County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Nicollet County

Population : 34,482 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Area : 1209 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.9%
Land as percent of area : 96.1%
Named for : Joseph Nicollet
Altitude : 988 feet / 301 meters
Capital : St. Peter
Establishment : March 03, 1853
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 22:19:42 (21st December 2024)
Density : 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.09% (2010-2020)
Map of Minnesota highlighting Nicollet County locator map image
Map of Minnesota highlighting Nicollet County
Map of Minnesota highlighting Nicollet County locator map image
Map of Minnesota highlighting Nicollet County locator map image

Geography

Nicollet County is located at 44°20'60"N 94°14'50"W (44.3498900, -94.2473000). It has 3 neighbors: Blue Earth County, Brown County and Sibley County.

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The largest city of Nicollet County is North Mankato with a population of 14,052. Other cities include, Saint Peter population 12,033, Lafayette population 705, Courtland population 640 and Nicollet population 537. See all Nicollet County cities & populated places.

Nicollet County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicollet County.

City Name Population Title
North Mankato 14,052 City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
Saint Peter 12,033 City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
Saint George 1,198 Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Lafayette 705 Human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
Courtland 640 City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, U.
Nicollet 537 City in Minnesota, United States
Traverse 337 Human settlement in Traverse Township, Minnesota, United States of America
New Sweden 299 Unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
Bernadotte 286 Township in Nicollet County, Minnesota
North Star 193 Human settlement in Oshawa Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Nicollet County has 3 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Nicollet County increased by 5.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 32,727 - census
2011 32,966 0.72% estimation process
2012 33,020 0.16% estimation process
2013 32,981 -0.12% estimation process
2014 33,370 1.17% estimation process
2015 33,526 0.47% estimation process
2016 33,720 0.58% estimation process
2017 34,052 0.97% estimation process
2018 34,199 0.43% estimation process
2019 34,274 0.22% estimation process
2020 34,482 0.6% estimation process

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People born in Nicollet County (2)

People born in Nicollet County, including Santee Dakota chief Ishtakhaba, politician Julius A. Schmahl, .

List

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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.