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Becker

Minnesota · 4,877 residents · 11.669 sq mi
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Becker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,877
+82%since 2000
from 2,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+17%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6092K3K4K5K1990201020202024Becker
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,571
+74%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,608)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,472)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(131)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other5.1%(251)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,051)
Diversity Score
22
+450%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Becker, Minnesota?

Becker, Minnesota has about 4,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Becker, Minnesota?

The typical household in Becker, Minnesota earns about $75,625 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Becker, Minnesota?

About 26.3% 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 4.5% 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 3,866 residents, a change of about 382 percent over that period.

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

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