Benson County's estimated 2026 population is 5,787 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benson County is the 21st largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 6,677 and has seen a growth of -13.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.6 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 32.1 years
There are 3,861 adults, (922 of whom are seniors) in Benson County.
Female: 2,827 (48.7%)
Male: 2,981 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Benson County includes 50.46% Native American, 43.1% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,931 | 50.46% |
| White | 2,503 | 43.1% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.83% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.6% |
Benson County's average per capita income is $50,648. Household income levels show a median of $64,033. The poverty rate stands at 25.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,417 | - |
| Families | $70,260 | $92,600 |
| Households | $64,033 | $81,345 |
| Non Families | $35,882 | $54,775 |
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