Chisago County, Minnesota
Chisago County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Chisago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,887 and a population density of 47 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,794 inhabitants. Its county seat is Center City. The county was created 175 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Chisago County at a glance
Chisago County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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WyomingPopulation 8,084
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Quick Facts about Chisago County
| Population | 56,794 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1146 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5025,-92.9083 |
| Named for | Chisago Lake |
| Altitude | 869 feet / 265 meters |
| Capital | Center City |
| Establishment | March 31, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:52:10 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chisago County is located at 45°30'9"N 92°54'30"W (45.5024700, -92.9083400). It has 5 neighbors: Anoka County, Pine County, Washington County, Burnett County and Polk County.
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The largest city of Chisago County is Wyoming with a population of 8,084. Other cities include, Chisago City population 5,224, Lindstrom population 4,731, Harris population 3,247 and Rush City population 3,218. See all Chisago County cities & populated places.
Chisago County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chisago County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 8,084 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Chisago City | 5,224 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lindstrom | 4,731 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Harris | 3,247 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States |
| Rush City | 3,218 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Sunrise | 2,120 | City in United States of America |
| Franconia | 1,902 | Township in Chisago County, Minnesota |
| North Branch | 1,875 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Stacy | 1,525 | City |
| Shafer | 1,130 | Township in Chisago County, Minnesota |
| Taylors Falls | 1,035 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Center City | 664 | City in Minnesota |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chisago County increased by 5.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 53,760 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 53,465 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,660 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,798 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,129 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,638 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 55,257 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55,972 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 56,579 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,794 | 0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Chisago County (3)
People born in Chisago County, including Harold V. Almquist, Loren Jennings, politician in the state of Minnesota born 1950 Dan Stevens, .
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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. |