Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 42,409 with a growth rate of 0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 25th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 38,465 and has seen a growth of 10.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton County includes 87.29% White, 3.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.29%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Black or African American (3.91%)
Other race (1.56%)
Asian (1.07%)
Native American (0.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,188 | 87.29% |
| Two or more races | 2,168 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,620 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 648 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 443 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 383 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton County's average per capita income is $52,174. Household income levels show a median of $71,480. The poverty rate stands at 9.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,794 | - |
| Families | $95,017 | $108,660 |
| Households | $71,480 | $89,846 |
| Non Families | $45,975 | $56,014 |
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