Minnesota Counties
During Minnesota’s organisation as a state, 57 counties were established. The latest county was established in 1923. Ten counties are named after Native American groups, 15 after physical geographic features, and the remaining after politicians.
How Many Counties in Minnesota
The US state of Minnesota, has 87 counties, out of which many are historical ones. Check this Minnesota County Map which provides the location of all 87 counties on the Minnesota Map.
Counties of Minnesota
- Aitkin County Map
- Anoka County Map
- Becker County Map
- Beltrami County Map
- Benton County Map
- Big Stone County Map
- Blue Earth County Map
- Brown County Map
- Carlton County Map
- Carver County Map
- Cass County Map
- Chippewa County Map
- Chisago County Map
- Clay County Map
- Clearwater County Map
- Cook County Map
- Cottonwood County Map
- Crow Wing County Map
- Dakota County Map
- Dodge County Map
- Douglas County Map
- Faribault County Map
- Fillmore County Map
- Freeborn County Map
- Goodhue County Map
- Grant County Map
- Hennepin County Map
- Houston County Map
- Hubbard County Map
- Isanti County Map
- Itasca County Map
- Jackson County Map
- Kanabec County Map
- Kandiyohi County Map
- Kittson County Map
- Koochiching County Map
- Lac Qui Parle County Map
- Lake County Map
- Lake Of The Woods County Map
- Le Sueur County Map
- Lincoln County Map
- Lyon County Map
- Mahnomen County Map
- Marshall County Map
- Martin County Map
- Mcleod County Map
- Meeker County Map
- Mille Lacs County Map
- Morrison County Map
- Mower County Map
- Murray County Map
- Nicollet County Map
- Nobles County Map
- Norman County Map
- Olmsted County Map
- Otter Tail County Map
- Pennington County Map
- Pine County Map
- Pipestone County Map
- Polk County Map
- Pope County Map
- Ramsey County Map
- Red Lake County Map
- Redwood County Map
- Renville County Map
- Rice County Map
- Rock County Map
- Roseau County Map
- St Louis County Map
- Scott County Map
- Sherburne County Map
- Sibley County Map
- Stearns County Map
- Steele County Map
- Steele County Map
- Stevens County Map
- Swift County Map
- Todd County Map
- Traverse County Map
- Wabasha County Map
- Wadena County Map
- Waseca County Map
- Washington County Map
- Watonwan County Map
- Wilkin County Map
- Winona County Map
- Wright County Map
- Yellow Medicine County Map
Largest Counties in Minnesota
The biggest counties in Minnesota in terms of size are Saint Louis County, Koochiching County, Itasca County, Beltrami County, and Lake County.
What are the 5 Biggest Counties in Minnesota by Population?
The biggest counties in Minnesota in terms of population (2021) are Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Anoka County, and Washington County.
Which is the Smallest County in Minnesota?
The smallest county in Minnesota (in terms of population) is Traverse County. In terms of size, Ramsey County is the smallest county.
What are the Oldest and Newest Counties in Minnesota?
The oldest 9 counties are Wahnata, Washington, Wabasha, Pembina, Mahkahta, Ramsey, Itasca, Dahkotah, and Benton. Pembina doesn’t exist anymore. Lake of the Woods County is the newest county, created in 1923.
Which is the Richest County in Minnesota?
Scott County is the wealthiest county, having a median income (2015) of US$84,571.
What County in Minnesota has the Most Millionaires?
Hennepin County has the most number of millionaires.
