Benson County's estimated 2025 population is 5,691 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benson County is the 21stlargest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 6,677 and has seen a growth of -14.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benson County includes 50.91% Native American, 42.98% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American (50.9%)
White (43.0%)
Two or more races (4.3%)
Asian (0.7%)
Black or African American (0.5%)
Other race (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,984 | 50.91% |
| White | 2,519 | 42.98% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benson County's average per capita income is $49,292. Household income levels show a median of $68,049. The poverty rate stands at 22.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,059 | - |
| Families | $72,933 | $92,950 |
| Households | $68,049 | $83,060 |
| Non Families | $45,313 | $58,303 |
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