Minnesota

Chippewa

12,598
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Chippewa

Chippewa, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 1,467. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,598.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,927 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 26 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Camp Release — Dakota Prisoner Surrender (September 26, 1862), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,598
201012,441
200013,088
199013,228
198014,941
197015,109
196016,320
195016,739
194016,927
193015,762
192015,720
191013,458
190012,499
18908,555
18805,408
18701,467
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Chippewa

Military engagements that took place in Chippewa, Minnesota.

Camp Release — Dakota Prisoner Surrender (September 26, 1862)
1862

Historic places in Chippewa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Chippewa, Minnesota.

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Frequently asked about Chippewa

When does Chippewa first appear in the US census?
Chippewa, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 1,467.
What is the population of Chippewa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Chippewa had a recorded population of 12,598.
When did Chippewa's population peak?
Chippewa's recorded population peaked at 16,927 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Chippewa?
1 documented military engagement took place in Chippewa, including Camp Release — Dakota Prisoner Surrender (September 26, 1862).
How many historic places are in Chippewa?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Chippewa, Minnesota.
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