Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Lac qui Parle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,259 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,527 inhabitants. Its county seat is Madison. The county was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Lac qui Parle County
| Population : | 6,527 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Lac qui Parle County |
| Area : | 2015 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.3% |
| Named for : | French |
| Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
| Capital : | Madison |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1871 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:14:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lac qui Parle County is located at 44°59'44"N 96°10'25"W (44.9954900, -96.1734800). It has 2 neighbors: Big Stone County and Chippewa County.
Lac qui Parle County map
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The largest city of Lac qui Parle County is Dawson with a population of 1,378. Other cities include, Madison population 199, Cerro Gordo population 180, Boyd population 154 and Bellingham population 147. See all Lac qui Parle County cities & populated places.
Lac qui Parle County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lac qui Parle County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 1,378 | Human settlement in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Madison | 199 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cerro Gordo | 180 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lac qui Parle | 161 | Township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota |
| Providence | 155 | Human settlement in Providence Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Boyd | 154 | City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota |
| Bellingham | 147 | Human settlement in Minnesota, United States of America |
| Marietta | 138 | Human settlement in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Nassau | 66 | City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States |
| Louisburg | 43 | City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Lac qui Parle County
Lac qui Parle County has 2 neighbours.
- Big Stone County county in Minnesota, United States
- Chippewa County county in the state of Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lac qui Parle County decreased by 11.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,259 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,220 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,121 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,005 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,902 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,877 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,746 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,683 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,664 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,623 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,527 | -1.47% | estimation process |
People born in Lac qui Parle County (1)
American politician (1883-1948) Theodore Christianson was born in Lac qui Parle County
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. |
