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 $42,397 with a poverty rate of 62.33%. The median age in Bena is 18.3 years: 36.5 years for males, and 17.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 98 | 67.12% |
| White | 26 | 17.81% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 13.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34 | 4.29 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 12 | 7.83 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 10 | 3.8 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
5.13
Average Family Size
4.29
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 27.94% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 2.94% |
| High School Graduate | 12 | 17.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 28 | 41.18% |
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 | 32 | 20 | 0 |
| White | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $28,542 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $24,464 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$28,542
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.77% of Bena residents speak only English, while 21.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 98 | 87 | 88.78% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| White | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
62.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.44%
Male Poverty Rate
73.17%
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 White, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 69.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.33% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.43% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $41,921 |
| Households | $42,500 | $42,397 |
| Married Families | $65,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.6%
Male Marriage Rate
18.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
20.9%
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
93.15%
Born in Bena
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
98.63% of Bena residents were born in the United States, with 93.15% 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% |