Population 35,343 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Becker County
Household size in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Becker County run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. Household size has crept up from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Becker County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Becker County than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Becker County
Renters in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Becker County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.7% of the housing in Becker County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Becker County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $984 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Becker County pays $984 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $377 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Becker County
Bachelor's degrees in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Becker County than nationally: 28.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Becker County is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Becker County
| Period | Becker County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Becker County runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Becker County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 9.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1980 | $984 | 28.2% | 93.2% | 4.4% |
| Otter Tail County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1978 | $900 | 27.7% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Mahnomen County | 2.81 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 22.1% | 1974 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Wadena County | 2.31 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 26.4% | 12.7% | 1974 | $790 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Clay County | 2.41 | 35.1 | 9.2% | 34.1% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,030 | 39.3% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Norman County | 2.33 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 1959 | $771 | 23.0% | 93.7% | 5.2% |
| Wilkin County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1968 | $1,167 | 22.1% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| Cass County | 2.37 | 33.8 | 8.2% | 48.0% | 6.9% | 1992 | $1,163 | 45.7% | 96.0% | 2.9% |
| Cass County | 2.44 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 13.8% | 38.9% | 1990 | $976 | 25.7% | 94.0% | 6.9% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Becker County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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