Benson County, North Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benson County
- State
- North Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 38005
- State FIPS
- 38
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 1388.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 50.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1439.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 48.071743
- Longitude
- -99.351152
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,752
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,817
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,651 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.8% |
| White | 2,487 | 43.2% |
| Black | 35 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,919 | 50.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,788 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.7% |
| White | 2,006 | 52.6% |
| Black | 45 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,739 | 45.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,808
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,643
- Poverty Rate
- 25.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,479
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,503 | 43.1% |
| Black | 35 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,476
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,829 | 73.9% |
| Republican | 418 | 16.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 229 | 9.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,228 | 49.6% |
| Female | 1,243 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,948 | 78.7% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.8% |
| Black | 8 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,347
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,121 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 27.3% |
| Black | 2 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 37.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 653 | 53.2% |
| Female | 692 | 55.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 818 (24.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 727 (21.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,536
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $99,498
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $597
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.