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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Becker County
- What is the median household income in Becker County?
- The median household income in Becker County is $71,117 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Becker County?
- The poverty rate in Becker County is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Becker County?
- $266,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Becker County?
- The median gross rent in Becker County is $899 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Becker County residents have a college degree?
- 27.5% of adults in Becker County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
35,260
Median Income
$71,117
Median Home Value
$266,900
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,833 (+18%)
Home Value:
+$68,500 (+34.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.9 pp (-23.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.5 pp (+10%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+8.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
35,260
Median Age
43.0
Female
49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.5%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.1%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,117
±$2,512
-$16,439 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$96,780
Median Family Income
$90,218
Poverty Rate
6.2%
+0.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
6.3%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
18.5%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
17.0%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
19,869
Owner-Occupied
77.8%
Renter-Occupied
22.2%
Vacancy Rate
27.5%
Median Home Value
$266,900
-$38,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$899
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
6.1%
$100–200k
9.0%
$200–300k
22.8%
$300–500k
25.6%
$500k–$1M
14.6%
$1M+
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.4%
$500–1k
45.4%
$1–1.5k
26.2%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
31.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.4%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
17.7%
2010+
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.5%
-11.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.7%
Some College / Associate
22.7%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
+0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.3%
Self-Employed
9.1%
Government Workers
16.2%
Private For-Profit
74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.5%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Retail
11.1%
Construction
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Transportation
6.1%
Public Admin
5.3%
Agriculture
4.8%
Finance
4.3%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
37.7%
Sales
17.9%
Food Prep
17.3%
Production
15.3%
Construction
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.8 min
Drove Alone
75.3%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
10.3%
Walked
3.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,404
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
13.5%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 23.7%
Working age (18–64): 76.3%
65 and over: 22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.3%
Naturalized Citizen
50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.7%
Latin America
27.6%
Europe
16.0%
Africa
0.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.4%
With a Disability
14.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.0%
Has a Computer
93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Becker County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Becker County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 127 | 200 |
| Otter Tail County | 110 | 185 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 103 | 192 |
| Clay County | 95 | 160 |
| Other flows - West | 79 | 142 |
| Other flows - South | 47 | 90 |
| Hubbard County | 38 | 72 |
| Hennepin County | 35 | 56 |
| Mahnomen County | 32 | 54 |
| Wadena County | 28 | 69 |