Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Olmsted County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 144,248 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 159,298 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rochester. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Olmsted County
| Population : | 159,298 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Twitter username : | olmstedcounty |
| Area : | 1695 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | David Olmsted |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Capital : | Rochester |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:57:34 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Olmsted County is located at 44°0'14"N 92°24'6"W (44.0037500, -92.4017700). It has 6 neighbors: Dodge County, Fillmore County, Goodhue County, Mower County, Wabasha County and Winona County.
Olmsted County map
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The largest city of Olmsted County is Stewartville with a population of 6,095. Other cities include, Rochester population 1,909, Viola population 581, Eyota population 476 and Chester population 456. See all Olmsted County cities & populated places.
Olmsted County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Olmsted County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stewartville | 6,095 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Marion | 3,774 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Oronoco | 2,308 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Rochester | 1,909 | City in Minnesota, United States of America |
| High Forest | 979 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Pleasant Grove | 802 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Douglas | 748 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Rock Dell | 662 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Viola | 581 | Unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Eyota | 476 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
| Chester | 456 | Unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Dover | 400 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
| Byron | 228 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Olmsted County
Olmsted County has 6 neighbours.
- Dodge County county in Minnesota, United States
- Fillmore County county in Minnesota, United States
- Goodhue County county in Minnesota, United States
- Mower County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wabasha County county in Minnesota, United States
- Winona County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Olmsted County increased by 9.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 144,248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 145,829 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,907 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 148,851 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 150,043 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 151,397 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 153,272 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 154,727 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 156,358 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 158,293 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 159,298 | 0.63% | estimation process |
People born in Olmsted County (7)
People born in Olmsted County, including entomologist John Merton Aldrich, football player and coach, basketball coach Walter Hargesheimer, Roxanne Cheesman, .
List
- Maurie Daigneau (American-football player (1950-)) he was born in 05/05/1950
- David Ten Eyck he was born in 29/12/1953
- Kenric Scheevel (American politician) he was born in 07/07/1956
- Mark Ourada he was born in 28/04/1956
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 |
| 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. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
