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Sibley County, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°35′N 94°14′W / 44.58°N 94.23°W / 44.58; -94.23
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Sibley County
County
Map of Minnesota highlighting Sibley County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°35′N 94°14′W / 44.58°N 94.23°W / 44.58; -94.23
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 5, 1853 [1]
Named forGeneral Henry Hastings Sibley, an early pioneer, governor, and military defender of the state.
SeatGaylord
Largest cityGaylord
Area
 • Total600 sq mi (1,555 km2)
 • Land589 sq mi (1,525 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)  1.96%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total15,356
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.sibley.mn.us

Sibley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population was 15,356. Its county seat is GaylordTemplate:GR.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 600 square miles (1,555 km²), of which 589 square miles (1,525 km²) is land and 12 square miles (30 km²) (1.96%) is water. Most of the Rush River's watershed is located in Sibley County.

Lakes

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 U.S. census data.

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.57% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 3.09% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 5.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 65.7% were of German and 6.3% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 5,772 households out of which 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,458, and the median income for a family was $48,923. Males had a median income of $31,002 versus $22,527 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,004. About 5.10% of families and 8.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.80% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Cities Townships

† Le Sueur is mainly in Le Sueur County but a small part extends into Sibley County.

References


External links

44°35′N 94°14′W / 44.58°N 94.23°W / 44.58; -94.23

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