Sibley County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Sibley County
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Sibley County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | March 5, 1853 |
| Named for | Henry Hastings Sibley |
| Seat | Gaylord |
| Largest city | Gaylord |
| Area | |
| • Total | 601 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Land | 589 sq mi (1,530 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 2.0%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,836 |
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(2023)
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15,084  |
| • Density | 25.2/sq mi (9.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
Sibley County is a place in the middle-south part of Minnesota, a state in the United States. It's called a county, which is like a smaller area within a state. In 2020, about 14,836 people lived here. The main town, or "county seat," where the county government is, is Gaylord.
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History of Sibley County
Sibley County was officially created on March 5, 1853. It was named after Henry Hastings Sibley. He was an important person in Minnesota's early history.
The county's first main town was Henderson. A courthouse was built there in 1879. This building was used for county business until 1915. That year, the county seat moved to Gaylord. People in Gaylord asked for the change, and county leaders agreed. Today, the old courthouse in Henderson is used for city offices.
Geography of Sibley County
Sibley County covers about 601 square miles. Most of this area, 589 square miles, is land. The rest, about 12 square miles, is water.
The Minnesota River flows along the eastern edge of the county. Smaller rivers, like the Rush River and Bevens Creek, also flow through the area. The land has rolling hills, many small streams, and lakes. Most of the county's land is used for farming. The highest point in the county is about 1,083 feet above sea level.
Main Roads in Sibley County
U.S. Highway 169
Minnesota State Highway 5
Minnesota State Highway 15
Minnesota State Highway 19
Minnesota State Highway 22
Minnesota State Highway 25
Minnesota State Highway 93
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Neighboring Counties
- McLeod County - north
- Carver County - northeast
- Scott County - east
- Le Sueur County - southeast
- Nicollet County - south
- Renville County - west
Lakes in Sibley County
- Altnow Lake
- Beatty Lake
- Clear Lake
- Curran Lake
- Erin Lake
- Hahn Lake
- High Island Lake
- Indian Lake
- Kerry Lake
- Kirby Lake
- Mud Lake (four different lakes with this name)
- Mud Lakes (three lakes)
- Round Grove Lake
- Sand Lake
- Schauer Lake
- Schilling Lake
- Severance Lake
- Silver Lake
- Swan Lake
- Titlow Lake
- Ward Lake (part)
- Washington Lake
Protected Natural Areas
- Altnow Marsh State Wildlife Management Area
- Indian Lake State Wildlife Management Area
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Revanche Wildlife Management Area
- Rush River County Park
People of Sibley County (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,609 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,725 | 86.3% | |
| 1880 | 10,637 | 58.2% | |
| 1890 | 15,199 | 42.9% | |
| 1900 | 16,862 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 15,540 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 15,635 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 15,865 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 16,625 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 15,816 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 16,228 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 15,845 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 15,448 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 14,366 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 15,356 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 15,226 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,836 | −2.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,084 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The table above shows how many people have lived in Sibley County over many years.
2020 Census Information
In the 2020 census, Sibley County had 14,836 people. Most people in the county were White. There were also people from many other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 12,942 | 87.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 81 | 0.6% |
| Native American (NH) | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 72 | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 10 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 386 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,315 | 8.9% |
Towns and Areas in Sibley County
Cities
- Arlington
- Gaylord (the county seat)
- Gibbon
- Green Isle
- Henderson
- Le Sueur (mostly in Le Sueur County)
- New Auburn
- Winthrop
Small Communities (Unincorporated)
- Assumption (part of it)
- New Rome
- Rush River
Townships (Rural Areas)
- Alfsborg Township
- Arlington Township
- Bismarck Township
- Cornish Township
- Dryden Township
- Faxon Township
- Grafton Township
- Green Isle Township
- Henderson Township
- Jessenland Township
- Kelso Township
- Moltke Township
- New Auburn Township
- Severance Township
- Sibley Township
- Transit Township
- Washington Lake Township
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Sibley para niños
