Benton County, Minnesota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

41,593

Diversity Score

25.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.0%%

Benton County, Minnesota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Benton County, Minnesota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)35,76386.0%
Black / African American2,2925.5%
Hispanic or Latino1,4603.5%
Two or More Races1,4553.5%
Asian4171.0%
Other Race1520.4%
Native American440.1%
Pacific Islander100.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Benton County, Minnesota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benton County, Minnesota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 86.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Benton County, Minnesota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 25.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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