Benson County, North Dakota

Total Population: 5,861

County Seat: Minnewaukan

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Median Home Value

$83,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,049

Across all households

Median Age

32.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native50.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)42.7%
Two or More Races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

33.8%

65 Years and Over

15.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,049

Mean Household Income

$83,060

Per Capita Income

$27,568

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$83,100

Median Rent

$616/mo

Total Housing Units

2,544

Owner-Occupied

74.2%

Renter-Occupied

25.8%

Vacancy Rate

24.4%

Married Couple Households

41.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.1%

Average Household Size

3.04

Broadband Internet Access

81.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 38005.