Becker County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Minnesota

The population of Becker County, Minnesota is 35,260 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,117, the median home value is $266,900, and the median age is 43.2.

The population of Becker County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (32,554 → 35,444), a +0.61% annualized rate.

Becker County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

35,260

Population

+0.61%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$71,117

Median Income

$266,900

Median Home Value

Becker County covers 1,315 sq mi of land at 26.8 people per square mile.

About Becker County, MN

Housing cost is the defining feature of Becker County: the median home is valued at $266,900. Becker County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 35,260. It ranks #31 among counties in Minnesota by population.

Median household income is $71,117, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.2%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $266,900, with typical rent around $899.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Becker County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Becker County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Becker County had a population of 32,554 in 2010 and 35,444 in 2024, a 8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,444 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.

Becker County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

35,444

Population (2024)

32,554

Population (2010)

35,444

Peak (2024)

0.61%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	32,554	-	-	estimate
2011	32,766	+212	+0.65%	estimate
2012	32,995	+229	+0.70%	estimate
2013	33,189	+194	+0.59%	estimate
2014	33,267	+78	+0.24%	estimate
2015	33,455	+188	+0.57%	estimate
2016	33,728	+273	+0.82%	estimate
2017	34,089	+361	+1.07%	estimate
2018	34,403	+314	+0.92%	estimate
2019	34,461	+58	+0.17%	estimate
2020	35,205	+744	+2.16%	estimate
2021	35,348	+143	+0.41%	estimate
2022	35,387	+39	+0.11%	estimate
2023	35,330	-57	-0.16%	estimate
2024	35,444	+114	+0.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.2%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	9.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.2

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

22.2%

Age 65+

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%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

13.5%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,117$-16,439 vs state
Mean household income	$97,828
Per-capita income	$40,834
Poverty rate	6.2%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	58.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.5%

Manufacturing

12.5%

Construction

9.4%

Education & health care

8.4%

Finance & real estate

6.6%

Retail trade

6.1%

Public administration

5.3%

Agriculture

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Becker County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

10.3%

Work from home

21.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$266,900$-38,600 vs state

Median home value

$899

Median rent

77.8%

Homeownership rate

19,869

Total housing units

72.5%

Occupied

27.5%

Vacant

22.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.5%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

28.0%

Foreign-born

9.4%

Veterans (18+)

14.5%

With a disability

96.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.3%

High School+

27.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Becker County, Minnesota has a population of 35,260 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 27 people per square mile.

The population of Becker County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (32,554 → 35,444), a +0.61% annualized rate.

The median household income in Becker County, Minnesota is $71,117, with mean (average) household income of $97,828 and per-capita income of $40,834. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Becker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Becker County, Minnesota is 43.2 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Becker County is $266,900 and median monthly rent is $899. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,869 total housing units, 27.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Becker County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Becker County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.