Benton County, Minnesota

Benton County, Minnesota is a county located in the Midwestern Region (West North Central) of United States. As of 2000 the population was 34226. In July 2008, its estimated population was 39878, It is the 24th largest in terms of population. The county comprises an area of 413 sq mi (1069.67 kmē), of which, 408.28 square miles (1057.44 kmē) of it is land and 4.72 square miles (12.22 kmē) of it is water, giving it the fourth smallest by total area among Minnesota's county.

Benton County Minnesota
Map of Benton County, Minnesota

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 34226 people, 13065 households, and 8518 families living in the county. The population density was 83.8 people per square mile (32.36/kmē), it is the 14th most populated county in terms of population density. There were 13460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (12.74/kmē). The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14. In the county the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 100.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 103.9 females. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 39878, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 94.93% White, 1.77% Black or African American, 0.61% American Indian, 1.47% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 1.18% from two or more races.

Benton County Minnesota Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Benton County Minnesota School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Benton County Minnesota GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $41968, it is 23rd wealthiest county by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the county was $51277, making its Minnesota's 21st highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $19008, it is the 30th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

In 2000, 9595 pupils and students, of which 50.95% are male and 49.05% are female, 28.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.21% nursery or pri school, 5.17% kindergarten, 43.7% elementary school, 24.37% high school and 21.55% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Foley CityBenton County1.881.88021541148.61716838393
2Gilman CityBenton County0.520.520215414.41764149063
3Rice CityBenton County6.15.990.11711118.81688248173
4Ronneby CityBenton County0.250.2501664.51170040625
5Sauk Rapids CityBenton County4.814.570.24102132234.11951045857
6Royalton CityMorrison County, Benton County1.721.720816473.71592633173
7Sartell CityStearns County, Benton County6.145.90.2396411633.92266752531
8St. Cloud CityStearns County, Benton County, Sherburne County30.9330.160.78591071959.91976937346
YearPopulation
April 2000 census34226
April 2000 Estimate34227
July 2000 Estimate34496
July 2001 Estimate35690
July 2002 Estimate36757
July 2003 Estimate37683
July 2004 Estimate38156
July 2005 Estimate38641
July 2006 Estimate38971
July 2007 Estimate39476
July 2008 Estimate39878
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school292208500
Kindergarten275221496
Elementary school217920144193
High school126210762338
College or graduate school88111872068
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Benton County, Minnesota$41968$51277$19008
Minnesota, United States$47111$56874$23198
United States$41994$50046$21587