Benton County, MN

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2019 Population

40,129

0.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

1.12% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10.3%

18.2% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,715

2.41% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$174,900

4.92% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

21,302

2.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Benton County, MN had a population of 40.1k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $57,715. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Benton County, MN grew from 39,779 to 40,129, a 0.88% increase and its median household income grew from $56,357 to $57,715, a 2.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), White (Hispanic) (1.4%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%). 0% of the households in Benton County, MN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.8% of the residents in Benton County, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Benton County, MN was $174,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%. Most people in Benton County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Benton County, MN borders Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, and Stearns County, MN.

United States Minnesota St. Cloud, MN

Diversity

Benton County, MN is home to a population of 40.1k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.94% of Benton County, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

In 2019, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.1k people) in Benton County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 26
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 222
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 256

2.44%

Hispanic Population

981 people

2.44% of the people in Benton County, MN are hispanic (981 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Benton County, MN as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.94%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

3.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

As of 2019, 3.94% of Benton County, MN residents (1.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County, MN was 3.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Benton County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Benton County, MN was 36. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 33. But people in Benton County, MN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Benton County, MN residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,794 ± 6,069 people
Somalia
35,166 ± 4,589 people
India
30,889 ± 4,303 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,794 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 35,166 and India with 30,889.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of Benton County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County, MN was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Benton County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
717 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
504 ± 157
Korea
230 ± 60

Benton County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Benton County, MN is $57,715. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County, MN was Census Tract 203 with a value of $79,934, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 202.03, with respective values of $79,833 and $77,600.

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,881. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Benton County, MN employs 21.3k people. The largest industries in Benton County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,920 people), Manufacturing (2,996 people), and Retail Trade (2,887 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,607), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($57,917), and Public Administration ($56,542).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,715

2019 value

± $3,479

2.41%

1 Year Growth

± 7.6%

Households in Benton County, MN have a median annual income of $57,715, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,357 in 2018, which represents a 2.41% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Benton County, MN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

$73,832

Average Male Salary in Minnesota

± $1,635

$56,881

Average Female Salary in Minnesota

± $1,288

In 2019, full-time male employees in Minnesota made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Minnesota

White
$57,611 ± $1,007
Asian
$55,741 ± $4,579
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,682 ± $19,858

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Minnesota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Minnesota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Benton County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2019, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.673% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203
Census Tract 202.02
Census Tract 202.03

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County, MN was Census Tract 203 with a value of $79,934, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 202.03, with respective values of $79,833 and $77,600.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Benton County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County, MN (4.07k out of 39.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,361 ± 357
Black
338 ± 186
Two Or More
246 ± 128

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benton County, MN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

21.3k

2019 Value

± 838

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 5.32%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Benton County, MN grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 20.7k employees to 21.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,342 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,254 people), and Production Occupations (2,039 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Benton County, MN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,342 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,254 people), and Production Occupations (2,039 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (1.87 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.69 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Benton County, MN, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,813), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,430), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,213).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.3k

2019 Value

± 838

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 5.32%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Benton County, MN grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 20.7k employees to 21.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,920 people), Manufacturing (2,996 people), and Retail Trade (2,887 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Benton County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Benton County, MN, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,920 people), Manufacturing (2,996 people), and Retail Trade (2,887 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, MN has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.77 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.41 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Benton County, MN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($96,607), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($57,917), and Public Administration ($56,542).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota.

$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Benton County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Benton County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Minnesota.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Benton County, MN

64.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
75.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Marshall County, MN
72.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County, MN was $174,900 in 2019, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $166,700 to $174,900, a 4.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County, MN is 67.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Benton County, MN have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$174,900

2019 Median

± $3,886

$166,700

2018 Median

± $2,871

In 2019, the median property value in Benton County, MN grew to to $174,900 from the previous year's value of $166,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Benton County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, MN the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,715

Median Household Income

± $3,479

16.5k

Number of Households

± 741

In 2019, the median household income of the 16.5k households in Benton County, MN grew to $57,715 from the previous year's value of $56,357.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Benton County, MN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

2019 Homeownership

66.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.4% of the housing units in Benton County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Benton County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County, MN have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.37% of the workforce in Benton County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Benton County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (7.7%)
Worked At Home (3.8%)

In 2019, 84.8% of workers in Benton County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.7%) and those who worked at home (3.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benton County, MN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.5% of the population of Benton County, MN has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 9.86% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Benton County, MN see 4054 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.8% decrease from the previous year (4992 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2726 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 6815 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Chippewa County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Marshall County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,054 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, MN

Primary care physicians in Benton County, MN see an average of 4,054 patients per year. This represents a 18.8% decrease from the previous year (4,992 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Benton County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

$8,871

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Minnesota

$4,603

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,176

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,917

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Minnesota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.8%, from $8,465 to $8,871.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.5%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

9.86%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County, MN grew by 5% from 3.34% to 3.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Benton County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.