Population 15,005 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sibley County
Household size in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Sibley County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sibley County is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sibley County: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sibley County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sibley County
Renters in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sibley County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Sibley County is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sibley County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $716 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,037 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$355 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sibley County costs $1,037 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $355 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sibley County
Bachelor's degrees in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sibley County: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sibley County is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sibley County
| Period | Sibley County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sibley County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sibley County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley County | 2.52 | 41.7 | 6.6% | 19.2% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,037 | 19.3% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| Redwood County | 2.39 | 41.9 | 7.8% | 21.6% | 11.4% | 1964 | $821 | 22.2% | 93.6% | 2.5% |
| Goodhue County | 2.42 | 43.1 | 8.1% | 21.2% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,060 | 27.9% | 93.3% | 3.7% |
| Lyon County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.7% | 27.5% | 9.9% | 1971 | $813 | 30.8% | 92.0% | 3.0% |
| Pepin County | 2.45 | 46.5 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 13.6% | 1972 | $892 | 22.8% | 93.9% | 3.1% |
| Hamlin County | 2.84 | 32.5 | 6.1% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 1968 | $906 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 0.5% |
| Wood County | 2.31 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 27.4% | 8.0% | 1971 | $884 | 21.2% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
| Portage County | 2.30 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 30.3% | 6.5% | 1979 | $969 | 33.6% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Hand County | 2.21 | 43.1 | 6.5% | 34.5% | 18.4% | 1964 | $580 | 28.4% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Waupaca County | 2.24 | 45.2 | 9.6% | 24.7% | 11.8% | 1975 | $956 | 20.4% | 92.1% | 2.8% |
| Hyde County | 2.27 | 54.4 | 2.7% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 1960 | $830 | 20.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sibley County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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