Benton County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 34,226 people, 13,065 households, and 8,518 families residing in the county. The population density
was 84 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 13,460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.22% White
, 0.78% Black
or African American
, 0.52% Native American
, 1.15% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 0.35% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 47.8% were of German, 12.1% Polish and 8.8% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,065 households out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 31.00% from 25 to 44, 18.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 99.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,968, and the median income for a family was $51,277. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $22,737 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,008. About 4.50% of families and 7.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.30% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.
On ePodunk : Benton County & Benton Cty. ancestry :
German - 42%; Polish - 13%; Norwegian - 9% (2000)
† Only partly in Benton County.
‡ Annexed by St. Cloud.
†† Extended into Mille Lacs County
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Census
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of 2000, there were 34,226 people, 13,065 households, and 8,518 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 84 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 13,460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.22% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.78% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.52% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.15% Asian
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 47.8% were of German, 12.1% Polish and 8.8% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,065 households out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 31.00% from 25 to 44, 18.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 99.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,968, and the median income for a family was $51,277. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $22,737 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,008. About 4.50% of families and 7.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.30% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.
German - 42%; Polish - 13%; Norwegian - 9% (2000)
Cities and towns
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Oak Park, Minnesota Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. Oak Park is located on Minnesota State Highway 23 northeast of Foley. Oak Park has a post office with ZIP code 56357.... Ronneby, Minnesota Ronneby is an unincorporated community in sections 19 and 20 of Maywood Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Saint Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
Minden, Minnesota Minden is a ghost town in Minden Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. It had a post office from 1869 to 1871.-References:... |
† Only partly in Benton County.
‡ Annexed by St. Cloud.
†† Extended into Mille Lacs County
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,330 people, 8,638 households, and 6,003 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 10,467 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
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Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Foley have ranged from a low of 2 °F (-16.7 °C) in January to a high of 82 °F (27.8 °C) in July, although a record low of -43 °F was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 107 °F (41.7 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.62 inches (1.6 cm) in February to 4.17 inches (10.6 cm) in June.See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, Minnesota
External links
- Benton County Government’s website
- Minnesota DOT's official highway map of Benton County
- Benton County Fair
- Benton County Historical Society and Museum - Located in Sauk Rapids, MN
- Sartell Historical Society - Sartell, MN
- MNGenUSGen Web Site for Benton County, Minnesota - Genealogy
- Sauk Rapids and Benton County - Images of America Series - Approximately 200 vintage photographs
- Benton County Map