Sibley County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sibley County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sibley County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sibley County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Sibley County, Minnesota is 14,948 people, with a median age of 41.6.

We can look at the total population in Sibley County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,948
+0.52%
+0.40%
2020
14,871
 -0.14% -
2019
14,892
 -0.13% -
2018
14,912
+0.16%
-
2017
14,888
 - -

Population of Sibley County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.7%
89.1%
 -1.57%
Black/African American
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
9.2%
8.6%
 +6.98%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sibley County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.6 -0.48% 41.3 +0.98% 41.8 -1.42%
2020 41.8 +0.24% 40.9 0% 42.4 -0.24%
2019 41.7 +0.24% 40.9 +0.99% 42.5 -0.47%
2018 41.6 0% 40.5 +0.5% 42.7 +0.23%
2017 41.6 - 40.3 - 42.6 -

The median age of Sibley County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 962 -1.22% 871 +6.54% 947 926
10 to 19 1,089 -12.13% 1,012 -0.55% 958 1,002
20 to 29 786 +9.59% 701 +2.15% 864 715
30 to 39 892 +6.52% 796 +1.68% 950 809
40 to 49 954 -5.78% 963 -10.17% 898 868
50 to 59 1,232 -7.15% 1,139 -10.95% 1,145 1,019
60 to 69 816 +22.21% 769 +23.66% 1,012 967
70+ 799 +3.78% 1,107 -6.27% 829 1,039

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sibley County, Minnesota is $67,412.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sibley County.

  • Under 25
    $34,773.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,496.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,892.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sibley County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sibley County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sibley County, Minnesota is currently $83,392.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.77% of households in Sibley County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sibley County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sibley County is $33,948.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sibley County by the total population of Sibley County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sibley County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sibley County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sibley County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sibley County over the age of 16 is 11,870.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sibley County is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 755 53.60% 2.50%
20 to 24 years 751 82.30% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 828 89.60% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 832 91.90% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 1,844 87.90% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 1,819 86.40% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,194 81.60% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,147 68.70% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,468 31.70% 1.30%
75 years and over 1,232 8.80% 1.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sibley County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,079 67.70% 2.90%
Black or African American 105 82.90% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 58.00% 0.00%
Asian 52 67.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 380 62.60% 14.70%
Two or more races 204 84.80% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 832 71.30% 13.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,718 67.40% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sibley County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sibley County is 7,784, with median earnings of $42,445.00.

Women in Sibley County, Minnesota earning approximately 70.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,784 $42,445.00
Male 4,240 $49,835.00
Female 3,544 $34,901.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 967 $55,662.00
Business and Financial 278 $61,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 105 $62,969.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $63,650.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $63,964.00
Community and Social Service 126 $43,846.00
Legal 9 $73,250.00
Educational and Library 370 $36,591.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $43,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 424 $53,403.00
Healthcare Support 331 $25,139.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $37,500.00
Law Enforcement 37 $51,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $13,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 308 $27,500.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $20,089.00
Sales 529 $30,288.00
Office and Administrative Support 786 $39,732.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 269 $38,250.00
Construction and Extraction 492 $53,534.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 449 $52,446.00
Production 890 $43,654.00
Transportation and Material Moving 445 $45,875.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 685 $60,804.00 282 $44,643.00
Business and Financial 75 $65,972.00 203 $60,104.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $85,179.00 50 $58,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $63,550.00 16 $73,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $64,519.00 28 $63,636.00
Community and Social Service 31 $34,554.00 95 $46,250.00
Legal 5 $0.00 4 $48,750.00
Educational and Library 68 $57,188.00 302 $32,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $60,000.00 16 $42,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $54,688.00 379 $53,242.00
Healthcare Support 16 $11,538.00 315 $25,694.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $40,250.00 7 $4,375.00
Law Enforcement 34 $50,625.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $10,833.00 143 $13,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 193 $39,531.00 115 $20,852.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $56,250.00 176 $19,100.00
Sales 230 $33,182.00 299 $26,513.00
Office and Administrative Support 134 $44,722.00 652 $38,696.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 219 $36,094.00 50 $41,667.00
Construction and Extraction 475 $54,181.00 17 $40,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 435 $53,274.00 14 $39,444.00
Production 617 $49,676.00 273 $34,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 391 $50,436.00 54 $16,389.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,864 households in Sibley County, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,798 families in Sibley County with an average family size of 3.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,272 208 318 2,066
Average Household Size 3.23 3.41 3.27 1.19
Total Families 3,272 208 318 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.89 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 3,798 families in Sibley County, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sibley County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,452 housing units in Sibley County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,864 90.89%
Vacant 588 9.11%

15.69% of the total 6,452 housing units in Sibley County are rental units. This is approximately 1,012 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,682 are occupied by the owner - or 72.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sibley County is $793.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sibley County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    170
  • Less than $500
    178
  • $500 to $999
    571
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    188
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    38

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sibley County is $172,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sibley County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    198
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    665
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    961
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    890
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,073
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    672
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    158
  • $1,000,000 or more
    65

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sibley County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sibley County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,035
  • 1940 to 1949
    501
  • 1950 to 1959
    665
  • 1960 to 1969
    517
  • 1970 to 1979
    872
  • 1980 to 1989
    456
  • 1990 to 1999
    555
  • 2000 to 2009
    667
  • 2010 to 2013
    168
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sibley County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    293
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,194
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,226
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,151

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sibley County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sibley County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sibley County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    440
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,163
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    832
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    778
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    676
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    360
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    771
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    293
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    313
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    784
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    411
  • 90 or more minutes
    141

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sibley County, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Sibley County, Minnesota

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