Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Steele County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,576 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,596 inhabitants. Its county seat is Owatonna. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Steele County
| Population | 36,596 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Steele County |
| Area | 1119 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0223,-93.2260 |
| Named for | Franklin Steele |
| Altitude | 1,253 feet / 382 meters |
| Capital | Owatonna |
| Establishment | February 20, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:29:03 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Steele County is located at 44°1'20"N 93°13'34"W (44.0223400, -93.2260400). It has 5 neighbors: Dodge County, Freeborn County, Mower County, Rice County and Waseca County.
Steele County map
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Steele County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Steele County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Steele County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Steele County increased by 0.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,576 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,568 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,311 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,363 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,483 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,599 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,644 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,787 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,738 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,649 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,596 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Steele County (2)
People born in Steele County, including politician Lynn Frazier, football tackle Mike Askea, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Steele County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States. with a population of 1,890 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. |