Becker County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 35,343 #1,335 / 3,222
59th
Median Household Income $71,388 -5.0% #1,094 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 43.5 years +11.8% #1,063 / 3,222
67th
Median Home Value $291,000 +3.2% #672 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $920 -20.9% #1,330 / 3,222
59th
Poverty Rate 12.9% +2.4% #1,503 / 3,222
53th

Demographics

Becker County has a population of 35,343, making it the #1,335 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Becker County is $71,388, ranking #1,094 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$71,388 −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,094 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,842 +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #641 of 3,222
80th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.9% +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,503 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,529 of 3,222
53th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0% −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #922 of 3,222
71th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.8 min −13.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,177 of 3,222
32th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Becker County is $291,000 (+3.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $920/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.

Median Home Value
$291,000 +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #672 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$920 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,330 of 3,222
59th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.2% +19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,121 of 3,222
65th percentile
77.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Becker County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #951 of 3,222
71th percentile

About Becker County, Minnesota

Becker County, Minnesota has a total population of 35,343, making it the 1,335th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Becker County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Becker County is $71,388, which ranks #1,094 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Becker County is $291,000, 3.2% above the national median. Renters in Becker County pay a median gross rent of $920 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Becker County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.

Becker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.7%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).

All data for Becker County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.