Nicollet County | |
|---|---|
 Nicollet County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
 Minnesota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 44°20′N 94°15′W / 44.34°N 94.25°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | March 5, 1853 |
| Named for | Joseph Nicolas Nicollet |
| Seat | St. Peter |
| Largest city | North Mankato |
| Area | |
• Total | 467 sq mi (1,210 km2) |
| • Land | 448 sq mi (1,160 km2) |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) 3.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,454 |
• Estimate (2023) | 34,242  |
| • Density | 76.9/sq mi (29.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Nicollet County (/ˈnɪkəlɪt/ NIH-kə-lit)[1] is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,454.[2] Its county seat is St. Peter.[3]
Nicollet County is part of the Mankato – North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.