Benson County, North Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 5,718 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benson County, North Dakota is the 21st largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 6,677 and has seen a growth of -14.36% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,583 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 5,610 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 5,637 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 5,664 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 5,691 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 5,718 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 5,745 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 5,772 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 5,773 | -162 | -2.73% |
| 2020 | 5,935 | -902 | -13.19% |
| 2019 | 6,837 | -97 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,934 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,920 | 72 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 6,848 | 26 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 6,822 | -65 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 6,887 | -13 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 6,900 | 129 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 6,771 | 83 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 6,688 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 6,677 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,198 | -746 | -9.39% |
| 1980 | 7,944 | -301 | -3.65% |
| 1970 | 8,245 | -1,190 | -12.61% |
| 1960 | 9,435 | -1,240 | -11.62% |
| 1950 | 10,675 | -1,954 | -15.47% |
| 1940 | 12,629 | -698 | -5.24% |
| 1930 | 13,327 | 232 | 1.77% |
| 1920 | 13,095 | 414 | 3.26% |
| 1910 | 12,681 | 4,361 | 52.42% |
| 1900 | 8,320 | 5,860 | 238.21% |
| 1890 | 2,460 | -3,123 | -55.94% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,984 | 50.91% |
| White | 2,519 | 42.98% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.12% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,922 | 3.04 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 802 | 3.44 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 635 | 1.22 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 353 | 4.8 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 132 | 4.67 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 592 | 17.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 514 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 225 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 983 | 29.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 2.18% |
| Some College | 644 | 19.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 1,752 | 480 |
| Native American | 1,240 | 1,017 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 20 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Black | 32 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 3 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 | $61,538 | $69,125 | $58,819 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,995 | $58,389 | $54,432 |
| High School Graduate | $46,442 | $53,333 | $34,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,500 | $23,125 | $27,583 |
| Overall | $49,292 | $55,714 | $44,667 |
| Some College | $47,853 | $49,907 | $43,269 |
$49,292
Average Earnings
$55,714
Average Male
$44,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Benson County, North Dakota residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,971 | 858 | 28.88% |
| White | 2,486 | 376 | 15.12% |
| Multiple | 251 | 38 | 15.14% |
| Black | 30 | 12 | 40% |
| Asian | 39 | 11 | 28.21% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 2 | 2.04% |
22.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.13%
Male Poverty Rate
23.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benson County, North Dakota is Black, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benson County, North Dakota is Hispanic, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.42% |
| High School | 27.3% |
| Some College | 15.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,933 | $92,950 |
| Households | $68,049 | $83,060 |
| Married Families | $87,059 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,313 | $58,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 9.74% |
| Native American | 98 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 8 | 22.22% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 5.26% |
| Other Race | 1 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
85.96%
Born in Benson County, North Dakota
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.7% of Benson County, North Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 85.96% having been born in North Dakota. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.