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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Benton County

Minnesota · 30,185 residents · 408.303 sq mi
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Benton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,619. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $61,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,185
−12%vs 2000
vs 34,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K36K39K43K1990201020202024Benton County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,619
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,968 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,018
−42%vs 2000
vs $19,008 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $480 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(32,768)
Black0.8%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(307)
Asian1.1%(390)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(2,387)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(29,777)
Black0.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(122)
Asian0.3%(97)
Other0.7%(224)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,305)
Diversity Score
4
−38%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Benton County to nearby counties

BENTON COUNTY VS
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Income$105,466+296%
Home value$361,400+492%
Population104,194+150%
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BENTON COUNTY VS
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Income$72,729+173%
Home value$258,300+323%
Population27,753−34%
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BENTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$248,500+307%
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BENTON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,066+190%
Home value$273,400+348%
Population164,110+293%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Minnesota?

Benton County, Minnesota has about 30,185 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Minnesota earns about $26,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Minnesota expensive?

In Benton County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Minnesota?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Minnesota?

About 10.2% of people in Benton County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 212.01Census Tract 201Census Tract 211.02Census Tract 211.04Census Tract 203Census Tract 211.03Census Tract 202.05Census Tract 202.03Census Tract 202.02Census Tract 202.06
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 56379ZIP 56329ZIP 56367ZIP 56357
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