2023 ACS Census Data · Population 41,458
Benton County is a small county in Minnesota with a population of 41,458. The median household income is $71,480, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.8%, median home value is $247,100, and 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 24% above the national average.
Population
41,458
2023 estimate
Rank #1176 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,480
Household
Rank #938 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$247,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #795 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1212 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below Minnesota avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
3% above Minnesota avg·35% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Minnesota avg·24% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,935
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
71.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% above Minnesota avg·18% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% above Minnesota avg·1% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Minnesota avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Minnesota avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
17,484
Households
16,494
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,669
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below Minnesota avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Minnesota avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.4%
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