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Benton County

Minnesota · 38,451 residents · 408.303 sq mi
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Benton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,451
+12%since 2000
from 34,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+7%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K36K39K43K1990201020202024Benton County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,848
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,968 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,648
+24%since 2000
from $19,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(35,939)
Black1.9%(738)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(632)
Asian1.1%(420)
Other1.8%(682)
Diversity Score15.4%(5,937)
Diversity Score
15
+121%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Minnesota?

Benton County, Minnesota has about 38,451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Minnesota earns about $50,848 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 $170,800, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Minnesota?

About 19.6% 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 11.8% of people in Benton County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,266 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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