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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Benson County

North Dakota · 6,964 residents · 1,388.555 sq mi
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Benson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,688. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $32,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,964
−3%since 1990
from 7,198 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Benson County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,688
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,509
+65%since 1990
from $6,983 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
31.7% rent
1.2
+10%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(4,406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score59.7%(4,294)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(3,533)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(55)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(300)
4
−93%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−63%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson County, North Dakota?

Benson County, North Dakota has about 6,964 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benson County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Benson County, North Dakota earns about $26,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson County, North Dakota expensive?

In Benson County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Benson County, North Dakota?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benson County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson County, North Dakota?

About 29.1% of people in Benson County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 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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