Benson County, North Dakota
Total Population: 5,861
County Seat: Minnewaukan
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.