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Benton County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Benton County has 41,744 residents, up 0.9% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,629 households moved in and 1,704 moved out (-75 net), while a net $7.8M of income left. Median household income is $74,410, the median home $271,000 and median rent $982 a month.
In Minnesota: 40th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 40th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 43rd of 87 counties for median household income · 25th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County, MN | 778 | $38.6M |
| Sherburne County, MN | 175 | $9.1M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 69 | $3.6M |
| Morrison County, MN | 68 | $3.9M |
| Wright County, MN | 54 | $2.9M |
| Mille Lacs County, MN | 47 | $2.4M |
| Anoka County, MN | 43 | $1.9M |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 27 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County, MN | 692 | $34.8M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 124 | $5.9M |
| Sherburne County, MN | 120 | $7.4M |
| Morrison County, MN | 68 | $3.6M |
| Wright County, MN | 56 | $3.3M |
| Mille Lacs County, MN | 51 | $2.8M |
| Anoka County, MN | 47 | $2.4M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 32 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.