Benson County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,808 | — | #2,826 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,033 | -14.8% | #1,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.6 years | -16.2% | #3,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,000 | -68.1% | #3,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $588 | -49.4% | #3,071 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | +103.2% | #3,010 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benson County has a population of 5,808, making it the #2,826 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.6 years, which is 16.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Benson County is $64,033, ranking #1,704 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.6% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Benson County is $90,000 (-68.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $588/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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89.6% of residents in Benson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Benson County, North Dakota
Benson County, North Dakota has a total population of 5,808, making it the 2,826th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benson County is 32.6 years, which is 16.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benson County is $64,033, which ranks #1,704 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Benson County is $90,000, 68.1% below the national median. Renters in Benson County pay a median gross rent of $588 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benson County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.8 min.
Benson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 50.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (42.7%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Benson County, North Dakota 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.