Benson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benson County, North Dakota
Benson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,808
Median Age
32.6
Male Median
32.1
Female Median
33.9
Benson County, North Dakota Population Growth

Benson County, North Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.8%%.
-12.8%% Growth
Benson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benson County, North Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.6 | 5,808 |
| 2023 | 32.4 | 5,861 |
| 2022 | 31.0 | 5,960 |
| 2021 | 29.9 | 6,090 |
| 2020 | 31.2 | 6,860 |
| 2019 | 30.5 | 6,873 |
| 2018 | 30.5 | 6,886 |
| 2017 | 30.7 | 6,875 |
| 2016 | 30.8 | 6,802 |
| 2015 | 31.0 | 6,794 |
| 2014 | 31.4 | 6,764 |
| 2013 | 31.7 | 6,721 |
| 2012 | 32.0 | 6,677 |
| 2011 | 32.1 | 6,665 |
| 2010 | 32.2 | 6,662 |
Benson County, North Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9.5% |
| 5–17 | 24.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–54 | 19.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65+ | 15.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Benson County, North Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 97.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 66.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benson County, North Dakota
The median age in Benson County, North Dakota is 32.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benson County, North Dakota is 5,808.
In Benson County, North Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 24.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benson County, North Dakota has remained stable.