Minnesota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,593 (100%) |
| Population Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,410 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,579 |
| Median Home Value | $271,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,608 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,157 (63.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,562 (31.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 889 (5.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 16,719 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 10,322 (61.7%) |
The table below compares Benton County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 14 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 43 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 51 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 58th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
