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 164 years ago in 1862.
County Snapshot
Chippewa County at a glance
Chippewa County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
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MontevideoPopulation 5,027
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0223,-95.5667 |
| Named for | Chippewa River |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Establishment | February 20, 1862 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:48:23 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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
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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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chippewa County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 (2)
- 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. |