Bena is a city located in Cass County Minnesota. Bena has a 2024 population of 153. Bena is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 6.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 144 in 2020.
The average household income in Bena is $52,329 with a poverty rate of 22.03%. The median age in Bena is 46.5 years: 46.2 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 21 | 35.59% |
| Native American | 18 | 30.51% |
| White | 17 | 28.81% |
| Asian | 3 | 5.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Native American
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21 | 2.81 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 9 | 4.11 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 8 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 11.9% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 14.29% |
| High School Graduate | 11 | 26.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 7.14% |
| Some College | 12 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| White | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,667 | $0 | $37,083 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,667
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$37,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.44% of Bena residents speak only English, while 24.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 18 | 10 | 55.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
22.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.86%
Male Poverty Rate
20.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bena is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bena is Native, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| Some College | 33.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.27% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,250 | $58,431 |
| Households | $60,417 | $52,329 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.36%
Born in Bena
94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.08%
Naturalized
94.92% of Bena residents were born in the United States, with 81.36% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 165 | 3 | 1.85% |
| 2028 | 162 | 2 | 1.25% |
| 2027 | 160 | 2 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 158 | 3 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 155 | 2 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 153 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 151 | 2 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 149 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 148 | 4 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 144 | 22 | 18.03% |
| 2019 | 122 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 123 | 2 | 1.65% |
| 2017 | 121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 121 | 1 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 120 | 2 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 118 | -1 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 119 | 2 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 117 | -2 | -1.68% |
| 2010 | 119 | 0 | 0% |