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Lake Benton

Minnesota · 677 residents (2025 est.) · 3.208 sq mi
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Lake Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,800. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
+13%since 2000
from 703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−20%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:677 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6446857267678081990201020202024Lake Benton
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,794
+93%since 2000
from $15,922 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−15%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+41%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(68)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other5%(40)
Diversity Score33.7%(267)
Diversity Score
34
+1246%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

Lake Benton, Minnesota has about 794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lake Benton, Minnesota earns about $52,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Benton, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake Benton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Benton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

About 21.2% of people in Lake Benton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Benton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Benton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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