Big Stone, MN County is a small rural county in the Midwest region of the United States. With a population of 5,155 and a population density of 10 people per square mile, it is one of the least densely populated counties in the country. The county’s largest city is Ortonville where many local businesses can be found including a grocery store, hardware store and gas station. For year-round outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy walking or biking along the trails at Big Stone Lake State Park or fishing at one of its many lakes. The county also has several organizations dedicated to preserving its wildlife and habitats such as the Big Stone Wildlife Association & Research Center and Audubon Society. For those looking for some local sporting events, there are many amateur baseball games during the summer months that draw large crowds from around the area.
The population in Big Stone County is 5,155. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Big Stone County is 47.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Big Stone County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Big Stone County
- 60.2% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 10.7% have children, but are single
Race in Big Stone County
- 98.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander