COUNTY · MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

Stearns County is a county in Minnesota with FIPS code 27145 and an estimated population of 160,977 (Census 2023), 8th largest of 87 in the state.

County facts

Name
Stearns County
State
Minnesota
Type
county
FIPS code
27145
State FIPS
27
Population (2023)
160,977
Change since 2020
+1.6%
State rank
8 of 87

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

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Questions

What is the FIPS code for Stearns County?

Stearns County, Minnesota has the five-digit FIPS code 27145: 27 for the state and 145 for the county.

What state is Stearns County in?

Stearns County is in Minnesota.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.