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 21st largest 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
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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