Becker County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Becker County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27005
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 1315.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 130.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1445.15 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.937629
- Longitude
- -95.741757
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 35,159
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,927
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,496 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 1.9% |
| White | 30,477 | 86.7% |
| Black | 234 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,644 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 79 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,601 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 1.2% |
| White | 24,069 | 89.4% |
| Black | 196 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,110 | 7.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,343
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,050
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,476
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,134 | 85.3% |
| Black | 345 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,211
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,869 | 18.2% |
| Republican | 8,960 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,382 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,353 | 48.8% |
| Female | 10,818 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,420 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 1.0% |
| Black | 22 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,563
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,038 | 69.1% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 56.1% |
| Black | 10 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 73 | 55.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,247 | 70.0% |
| Female | 7,295 | 67.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,886 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,875 (27.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,005
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $294,750
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $967
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.