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Lake Benton

Minnesota · 703 residents · 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 $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $40,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

703
+3%since 1990
from 681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
219 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 212 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.6
−10%since 1990
from 51.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6446857267678081990201020202024Lake Benton
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,065 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,922
+59%since 1990
from $10,020 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $154 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.4
+18%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(679)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score2.5%(18)
3
+242%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

Lake Benton, Minnesota has about 703 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Benton, Minnesota earns about $29,583 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Benton, Minnesota?

About 12.2% 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 5.7% 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 22 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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