Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Yellow Medicine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,438 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,580 inhabitants. Its county seat is Granite Falls. The county was created 154 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Yellow Medicine County at a glance
Yellow Medicine County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Granite FallsPopulation 1,863
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Yellow Medicine County
| Population | 9,580 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1976 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.7163,-95.8684 |
| Named for | Yellow Medicine River |
| Altitude | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Capital | Granite Falls |
| Establishment | November 07, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:02:29 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Yellow Medicine County is located at 44°42'59"N 95°52'6"W (44.7162500, -95.8683600). It has 2 neighbors: Chippewa County and Lyon County.
Yellow Medicine County map
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The largest city of Yellow Medicine County is Granite Falls with a population of 1,863. Other cities include, Canby population 1,645, Clarkfield population 775, Hanley Falls population 273 and Wood Lake population 215. See all Yellow Medicine County cities & populated places.
Yellow Medicine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yellow Medicine County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | 1,863 | City in Minnesota |
| Canby | 1,645 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Clarkfield | 775 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hanley Falls | 273 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wood Lake | 215 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hazel Run | 179 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Normania | 173 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Porter | 164 | City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Echo | 135 | City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Leo | 90 | This small Minnesota community of about 90 residents is situated in Yellow Medicine County at an elevation of 1, 122 feet. |
| Spring Creek | 77 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Yellow Medicine County decreased by 8.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,438 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,284 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,153 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,078 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,982 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,837 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,888 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,836 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,799 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,709 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,580 | -1.35% | 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. |