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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Becker County

Minnesota · 27,881 residents · 1,315.037 sq mi
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Becker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,920. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,881
−7%vs 2000
vs 30,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K32K34K36K1990201020202024Becker County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,920
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,797 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,889
−42%vs 2000
vs $17,085 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.8%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364 in 2000
US average: $450
77.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
2.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(26,699)
Black0.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(230)
Asian0.4%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(1,074)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(25,850)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(96)
Asian0.3%(85)
Other6.9%(1,932)
Diversity Score17.7%(4,931)
18
+394%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Becker County, Minnesota?

Becker County, Minnesota has about 27,881 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Becker County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Becker County, Minnesota earns about $20,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Becker County, Minnesota expensive?

In Becker County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Becker County, Minnesota?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Becker County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Becker County, Minnesota?

About 17.8% of people in Becker County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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