Benton County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,593 | — | #1,174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,410 | -1.0% | #879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,000 | -3.9% | #780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $982 | -15.6% | #1,056 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.7% | #766 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 41,593, making it the #1,174 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $74,410, ranking #879 out of 3,222 counties — 1.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $271,000 (-3.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $982/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.
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96.6% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Benton County, Minnesota
Benton County, Minnesota has a total population of 41,593, making it the 1,174th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $74,410, which ranks #879 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Benton County is $271,000, 3.9% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $982 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Benton 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.