Mower County, Minnesota
Mower County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Mower County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,163 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,150 inhabitants. Its county seat is Austin. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Mower County at a glance
Mower County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
LansingPopulation 971
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Mower County
| Population | 40,150 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1843 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6715,-92.7525 |
| Named for | John Edward Mower |
| Altitude | 1,335 feet / 407 meters |
| Capital | Austin |
| Establishment | February 20, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:26:24 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mower County is located at 43°40'17"N 92°45'9"W (43.6714700, -92.7525100). It has 3 neighbors: Mitchell County, Dodge County and Olmsted County.
Mower County map
The largest city of Mower County is Austin with a population of 847. Other cities include, Brownsdale population 696, Adams population 471, Racine population 470 and Rose Creek population 423. See all Mower County cities & populated places.
Mower County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mower County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 971 | Census-designated place in Mower County, Minnesota, United States |
| Austin | 847 | City in Minnesota, U. |
| Brownsdale | 696 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Adams | 471 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Racine | 470 | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States |
| Rose Creek | 423 | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Mayville | 407 | Unincorporated community in Mower County, Minnesota |
| Le Roy | 371 | Township in Mower County, Minnesota |
| Lyle | 369 | City in Minnesota |
| Waltham | 351 | City in the U. |
| Dexter | 323 | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States |
| Sargeant | 320 | Township in Mower County, Minnesota |
| Grand Meadow | 318 | Township in Mower County, Minnesota |
| Mapleview | 177 | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Elkton | 148 | City in Mower County, Minnesota, United States |
| Taopi | 65 | Human settlement in Mower County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mower County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mower County increased by 2.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38,603 | - | census |
| 2010 | 39,163 | 1.43% | census |
| 2011 | 39,351 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,400 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,330 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,417 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,492 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,567 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,773 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,142 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,062 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,150 | 0.22% | 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. |