Benton County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27009
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 408.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 413.05 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.701225
- Longitude
- -94.001440
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 40,789
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,457
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,551 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,236 | 3.0% |
| White | 36,087 | 88.5% |
| Black | 1,916 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 240 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,755 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 699 | 2.3% |
| White | 27,730 | 91.0% |
| Black | 1,427 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 320 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 41,593
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,092
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,034
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,110 | 86.8% |
| Black | 2,296 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 445 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,415
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,251 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 9,109 | 37.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,055 | 41.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,984 | 49.1% |
| Female | 12,339 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,912 | 77.5% |
| Hispanic | 459 | 1.9% |
| Black | 238 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,203
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,825 | 67.8% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 50.5% |
| Black | 67 | 28.2% |
| Asian | 116 | 50.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,057 | 67.2% |
| Female | 8,112 | 65.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,156 (25.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,211 (26.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,608
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $269,128
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,105
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.