Meeker County, Minnesota
Meeker County: county in Minnesota, United States
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Meeker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,300 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,341 inhabitants. Its county seat is Litchfield. The county was created 170 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Meeker County at a glance
Meeker County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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DasselPopulation 1,556
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Quick Facts about Meeker County
| Population | 23,341 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1671 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.1231,-94.5273 |
| Named for | Bradley B. Meeker |
| Altitude | 1,122 feet / 342 meters |
| Capital | Litchfield |
| Establishment | February 23, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:51 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Meeker County is located at 45°7'23"N 94°31'38"W (45.1231200, -94.5273100). It has 5 neighbors: Kandiyohi County, McLeod County, Renville County, Stearns County and Wright County.
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The largest city of Meeker County is Kingston with a population of 1,273. Other cities include, Watkins population 958, Litchfield population 842, Darwin population 685 and Grove City population 619. See all Meeker County cities & populated places.
Meeker County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meeker County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dassel | 1,556 | Township in Meeker County, Minnesota |
| Kingston | 1,273 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Watkins | 958 | City in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States |
| Litchfield | 842 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Darwin | 685 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Greenleaf | 684 | Township in Meeker County, Minnesota |
| Forest City | 661 | Township in Meeker County, Minnesota |
| Grove City | 619 | Human settlement in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Manannah | 608 | Township in Meeker County, Minnesota |
| Eden Valley | 503 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cedar Mills | 465 | Township in Meeker County, Minnesota |
| Acton | 379 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota |
| Crow River | 358 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Rosendale | 295 | Human settlement in Danielson Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Cosmos | 229 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Meeker County increased by 0.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,300 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,192 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,037 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,087 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,126 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,045 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,064 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,047 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,145 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,222 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,341 | 0.51% | 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. |