Sibley County GIS Maps
Sibley County, Minnesota, has 14,836 residents and covers 588.8 square miles. The population declined 2.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Sibley County is 27143.
Gaylord is the county's largest population center. Sibley County also includes 7 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 47 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Sibley County Trends
- Population
- 14,836▾
- Median Home Value
- $215,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,898▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Sibley County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sibley County Population
Sibley County had 14,836 residents in 2020. That was 2.6% lower than in 2010. Sibley County had 520 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 25 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Arlington, Gaylord and Henderson.
Population Trend in Sibley County MN
Sibley County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sibley County Zip Codes
Sibley County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Arlington (55307), Gaylord (55334) and Henderson (56044). Arlington is the largest zip by population, with about 3,126 residents or 21% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 55% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sibley County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55307 | Arlington | 3,126 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 55334 | Gaylord | 2,885 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 56044 | Henderson | 2,135 | ▴ 2.5% |
| 55396 | Winthrop | 2,093 | ▾ -7.1% |
| 55335 | Gibbon | 1,625 | ▾ -0.2% |
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Sibley County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sibley County Demographics
Sibley County has a median age of 42.2, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sibley County MN
Median Age
42.2
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
18.6%
Sibley County School Districts
Sibley County is served by 7 public school districts with 6,898 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Belle Plaine Public, Glencoe-Silver Lake and Sibley East. Those three districts account for about 58% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sibley County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Public School District | 1,522 | 22.1% | ▾ -1.2% |
| Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | 1,390 | 20.2% | ▾ -3% |
| Sibley East School District | 1,089 | 15.8% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Central Public School District | 966 | 14% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Le Sueur-Henderson School District | 908 | 13.2% | ▴ 1.1% |
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Sibley County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sibley County Housing & Real Estate
Sibley County has a median home value of $215,000 and a median gross rent of $858. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $239,500 and homes spent about 47 days on the market.
Sibley County Housing Mix
Sibley County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sibley County Housing Trends
Sibley County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sibley County, MN
Sibley County has 651 business listings across 241 categories. The largest categories in Sibley County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 5.4%), Gas Stations (22, 3.4%), and Elementary School (16, 2.5%). The full Sibley County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sibley County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sibley County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 5.4% |
| Gas Stations | 22 | 3.4% |
| Elementary School | 16 | 2.5% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 15 | 2.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 14 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 2.2% |
| Lake | 12 | 1.8% |
| Farm | 10 | 1.5% |
| Hair Salons | 9 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 8 | 1.2% |
Sibley County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop DFA | Accommodation | Winthrop |
| Firle CPA | Accountant | Gibbon |
| United Farmers Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Winthrop |
| Hefty Seed Company | Agricultural Service | Winthrop |
| RCR Organic Feed Store | Agriculture | Hamburg |
| Arlington Area Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Arlington |
| Stu's Rainbow Inn | American Restaurants | Arlington |
| Bode Dairy | Amusement Park | Gibbon |
| Bad Dog Antiques and Other Attractions | Antique Store | Gibbon |
| Sibley Estates East | Apartments | Henderson |
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Sibley County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sibley County Basemaps
Sibley County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sibley County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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