Benton County Summary

Life in Benton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton County:

  • The population in Benton County is 41,300.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $275,755.

  • The median income in Benton County is $70,346.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $907.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 63.0° and there are 66.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

St. Cloud, MN Population 68,910

Sartell, MN Population 19,382

Sauk Rapids, MN Population 13,830

Foley, MN Population 2,695

Rice, MN Population 1,900

Royalton, MN Population 1,179

Gilman, MN Population 254

Ronneby, MN Population 54

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 63.0°.

  • There are 65.09 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 66.0 inches of rain each year with 13.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:41 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High63.0
Nice Days65.09
Rainfall66.0
Snowfall13.8
Sunny_hours4:41
63.0°
Average High
66.0
Inches of Rain

Benton County Photos

Sartell
Source: Public Domain
Bnsf Railroad And Railway Avenue   Sauk Rapidsc Minnesota   Winter
Source: Wikipedia User Tony Webster from Minneap | CC BY-SA 2.0
Th Ave Commercial Bldgs
Source: Wikipedia User Elkman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Stcloudaerial
Source: Wikipedia User WikiMRVM.R.Voigt | CC BY-SA 3.0
Stcloudva
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 41,300. The population has increased 2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 41,087 1.5%
2021 40,476 0.9%
2020 40,129 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 49.6% female with 20,478 female residents.

  • Benton County is 50.4% male with 20,821 male residents.

Female
49.6% (20,478)
Male
50.4% (20,821)
Gender Benton County MN USA
Female 49.6% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 87.2% White with 36,020 White residents.

  • 5.5% African American with 2,271 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 107 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 415 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 107 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 1,106 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 1,268 Hispanic residents.

White
87.2% (36,020)
African American
5.5% (2,271)
American Indian
0.3% (107)
Asian
1.0% (415)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.3% (107)
Two Or More
2.7% (1,106)
Hispanic
3.1% (1,268)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County MN USA
White 87.2% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 5.5% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Minnesota

  • 3.5% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (1,460)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (883)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (2,511)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (2,691)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (6,165)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (8,033)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (5,554)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.8% (8,583)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (3,362)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (2,053)
Income Benton County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.8% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benton County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Benton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Benton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Benton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Benton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (413)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,478)
High School / GED
28% (11,977)
Some College
24% (9,912)
Associate's Degree
15% (6,195)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (7,021)
Master's Degree
6% (2,478)
Professional Degree
1% (413)
Doctorate Degree
1% (413)
Education Benton County MN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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