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 173 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Nicollet County at a glance
Nicollet 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
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Open related pagesLargest city
North MankatoPopulation 14,052
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3499,-94.2473 |
| Named for | Joseph Nicollet |
| Altitude | 988 feet / 301 meters |
| Capital | St. Peter |
| Establishment | March 05, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:26:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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 |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nicollet County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
People born in Nicollet County (2)
People born in Nicollet County, including Santee Dakota chief Ishtakhaba, politician Julius A. Schmahl, .
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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. |