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Becker

Minnesota · 5,425 residents (2025 est.) · 11.7 sq mi
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With 5,034 people, Becker is a city in Minnesota. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 2,361 people. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. The median age is 34.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 3% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

5,034
+88%since 2000
from 2,673 in 2000
5,425 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
431 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 348 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
34.2
+21%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.7 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6092K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Becker
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(371)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(439)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(489)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(332)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(215)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.2%(713)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(648)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(573)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(515)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(451)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(171)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(117)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$86,094
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,999
+76%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.398
+37%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$271,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$889
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,442
79.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
20.7% rent
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.79 people
−8%since 2009
from 3.03 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
21.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
53.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+6%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,608)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,618)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(180)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other3.6%(180)
19
+35%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(166)
Guatemalan0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(22)
Ancestry
German30.6%(1,539)
Norwegian7.8%(392)
Irish7.6%(382)
English4.5%(226)
Swedish3.8%(190)
French3.2%(160)
Italian3.2%(160)
Ukrainian3.2%(160)
American3%(152)
Polish1.8%(93)
Czech1%(52)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(37)
Russian0.6%(32)
Dutch0.6%(29)
Welsh0.6%(28)
Lithuanian0.5%(24)
Arab0.4%(22)
Syrian0.4%(22)
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Scottish0.2%(11)
Section 05

Education

19.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
77.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
52.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(357)
Married62.8%(1,081)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.5%(284)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(417)
Married51.9%(1,045)
Widowed10.1%(204)
Divorced17.2%(347)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
66.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
22.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)31.5%(76)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)7.9%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.6%(69)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 241 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Becker, Minnesota?

Becker, Minnesota has about 5,034 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Becker, Minnesota?

The typical household in Becker, Minnesota earns about $86,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Becker, Minnesota expensive?

In Becker, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $271,300, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Becker, Minnesota?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Becker, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Becker, Minnesota?

About 9.5% of people in Becker, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Becker, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Becker, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,023 residents, a change of about 398 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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