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Bena

Minnesota · 143 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Bena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

143
+30%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
283 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.8
−5%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
49801121431751990201020202024Bena
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$7,680
+1%since 2000
from $7,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
69.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$713
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
61.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
38.3% rent
5.7
+114%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other75.9%(108)
Diversity Score39%(56)
39
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−12%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
75.8%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
23.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−77.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
56.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.3%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bena, Minnesota?

Bena, Minnesota has about 143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bena, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bena, Minnesota earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bena, Minnesota expensive?

In Bena, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Bena, Minnesota?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bena, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bena, Minnesota?

About 69.8% of people in Bena, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bena, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bena, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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