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Benton County, MN
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Benton County, Minnesota.
Population
41,593
Land area
408sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Benton County
Benton County at a glance
- Benton County is 41% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,410, 16% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,000 (18% below Minnesota) and median rent is $982 a month.
- Its largest cities are Sauk Rapids (13,852), Foley (2,675) and Rice (2,085).
Local data for Benton County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,410
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$271,000
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,739), Polish Americans (4,527), Norwegian Americans (3,550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,805
17,097 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
PPP loans
$80.9M
1,317 loans, 8,544 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$106K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benton County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
316
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benton County, MN?
- Sauk Rapids is the largest city or town in Benton County, with about 13,852 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benton County?
- Benton County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56329, 56357, 56367, 56379.
- What is the population of Benton County, MN?
- About 41,593 people live in Benton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benton County?
- Benton County borders Stearns County, Sherburne County, Morrison County, Mille Lacs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023