Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Steele County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,576 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,596 inhabitants. Its county seat is Owatonna. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Steele County
| Population : | 36,596 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Steele County |
| Area : | 1119 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Franklin Steele |
| Altitude : | 1,253 feet / 382 meters |
| Capital : | Owatonna |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1855 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:07:08 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Steele County is located at 44°1'20"N 93°13'34"W (44.0223400, -93.2260400). It has 5 neighbors: Dodge County, Freeborn County, Mower County, Rice County and Waseca County.
Steele County map
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The largest city of Steele County is Ellendale with a population of 669. Other cities include, Owatonna population 586, Havana population 572, Deerfield population 519 and Blooming Prairie population 429. See all Steele County cities & populated places.
Steele County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Steele County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | 833 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Ellendale | 669 | City in Steele County, Minnesota, US |
| Meriden | 623 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Owatonna | 586 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Havana | 572 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Deerfield | 519 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lemond | 501 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Summit | 470 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Blooming Prairie | 429 | City in Steele County, Minnesota, United States |
| Union | 365 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Clinton Falls | 360 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Merton | 350 | Human settlement in Merton Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Moland | 313 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Hope | 254 | Unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Steele County
Steele County has 5 neighbours.
- Dodge County county in Minnesota, United States
- Freeborn County county in Minnesota, United States
- Mower County county in Minnesota, United States
- Rice County county in Minnesota, United States
- Waseca County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Steele County increased by 0.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,576 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,568 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,311 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,363 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,483 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,599 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,644 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,787 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,738 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,649 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,596 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Steele County (2)
People born in Steele County, including politician Lynn Frazier, football tackle Mike Askea, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Steele County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 1,890 people.
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. |
