Becker County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Becker County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Becker County, Minnesota has a population of 35,343, the 31st most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,388 and the median home value is $291,000. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Becker County Quick Facts

Population 35,343

Median Household Income $71,388

Median Home Value $291,000

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 43.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.0%

High School Graduation 93.2%

Cities/Places 11

Population 35,343 31st of 87

Median Income $71,388 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Becker County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,260	35,343	+0.2%
Median household income	$71,117	$71,388	+0.4%
Median home value	$266,900	$291,000	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Becker

$71,388

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Becker

$291,000

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 33.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $920/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

28.4%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Becker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Detroit Lakes	10,025	$62,958	16.6%	$265,800
Frazee	1,647	$47,016	22.3%	$172,000
Lake Park	600	$64,028	4.6%	$196,500
White Earth	506	$17,450	63.6%	N/A
Audubon	388	$67,500	15.5%	$207,000
Osage	290	$48,333	29.7%	$330,300
Ogema	257	$55,250	38.1%	$73,000
Pine Point	241	$40,000	43.3%	$85,700
Callaway	224	$53,125	13.8%	$87,500
Elbow Lake	76	$29,583	43.4%	N/A
Wolf Lake	73	$65,833	14.1%	$137,500

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Population Overview

Becker County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 35,343. It is the 31st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Becker County is 43.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Becker County is $71,388. This is 20% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $291,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Becker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Becker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Becker County, Minnesota?

Becker County has a population of 35,343, making it the 31st most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Becker County?

The median household income in Becker County is $71,388 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Becker County, Minnesota?

Becker County contains 11 Census-designated places.