Big Stone County, Minnesota
Big Stone County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Big Stone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,269 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,923 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ortonville. The county was created 164 years ago in 1862.
County Snapshot
Big Stone County at a glance
Big Stone County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
ClintonPopulation 1,020
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Big Stone County
| Population | 4,923 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1367 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4261,-96.4109 |
| Named for | Big Stone Lake |
| Altitude | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Capital | Ortonville |
| Establishment | February 20, 1862 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:26:18 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Stone County is located at 45°25'34"N 96°24'39"W (45.4261000, -96.4109200). It has 2 neighbors: Lac qui Parle County and Traverse County.
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The largest city of Big Stone County is Clinton with a population of 1,020. Other cities include, Barry population 577, Foster population 227, Beardsley population 209 and Odessa population 128. See all Big Stone County cities & populated places.
Big Stone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Big Stone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,020 | City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States |
| Barry | 577 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Foster | 227 | City in United States of America |
| Beardsley | 209 | City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Graceville | 179 | Township in Big Stone County, Minnesota |
| Odessa | 128 | City in Minnesota |
| Ortonville | 94 | City in Minnesota |
| Artichoke | 75 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Johnson | 50 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Correll | 31 | Human settlement in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Official website of Big Stone County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Big Stone County decreased by 7.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,206 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,134 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,069 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,087 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,993 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,002 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,004 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,990 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,991 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,923 | -1.38% | estimation process |
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. |