Benton County, Minnesota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benton County, Minnesota
Benton County, Minnesota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
41,593
Median Age
36.2
Male Median
35.5
Female Median
36.6
Benton County, Minnesota Population Growth

Benton County, Minnesota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +9.0%%.
+9.0%% Growth
Benton County, Minnesota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benton County, Minnesota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.2 | 41,593 |
| 2023 | 36.7 | 41,458 |
| 2022 | 36.2 | 41,300 |
| 2021 | 36.0 | 41,087 |
| 2020 | 36.0 | 40,476 |
| 2019 | 36.0 | 40,129 |
| 2018 | 35.6 | 39,779 |
| 2017 | 35.6 | 39,360 |
| 2016 | 35.8 | 39,457 |
| 2015 | 35.4 | 39,221 |
| 2014 | 35.0 | 38,980 |
| 2013 | 34.6 | 38,756 |
| 2012 | 34.1 | 38,560 |
| 2011 | 33.8 | 38,357 |
| 2010 | 33.7 | 38,148 |
Benton County, Minnesota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 19.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–54 | 25.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 14.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Benton County, Minnesota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 23.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benton County, Minnesota
The median age in Benton County, Minnesota is 36.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benton County, Minnesota is 41,593.
In Benton County, Minnesota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benton County, Minnesota is aging.