Becker County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Becker County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 35,260. It is the 31st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Becker County is 43.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Becker County is $71,117. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $266,900. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Becker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.