Benton County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Benton County was 41,463, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Benton County's population was 41,496, an increase of 0.34% compared to a population of 41,357 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Benton County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 6,958. In this period, the peak population was 41,496 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 34,505 - -
2001 35,526 1,021 2.96%
2002 36,447 921 2.59%
2003 37,246 799 2.19%
2004 37,711 465 1.25%
2005 38,204 493 1.31%
2006 38,558 354 0.93%
2007 39,113 555 1.44%
2008 39,463 350 0.89%
2009 39,839 376 0.95%
2010 38,465 -1,374 -3.45%
2011 38,738 273 0.71%
2012 38,678 -60 -0.15%
2013 38,985 307 0.79%
2014 39,147 162 0.42%
2015 39,433 286 0.73%
2016 39,698 265 0.67%
2017 40,219 521 1.31%
2018 40,569 350 0.87%
2019 40,938 369 0.91%
2020 41,357 419 1.02%
2021 41,496 139 0.34%
2022 41,463 -33 -0.08%
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Benton County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Benton County's population increased by 3,960 (11.48%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Benton County's population increased by 2,892 (7.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Benton County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Benton County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 41,463. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Benton County's population peaked in year 2021 at 41,496.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Benton County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 34,505.

Benton County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Benton County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Benton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.92% per year. Overall the population grew 20.17% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Benton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Benton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.92% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 106. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2000 to 2001, Benton County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,021 (2.96%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Benton County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,374 (-3.45%).

Things to know

Is Benton County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benton County's population increased by 106 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 139 (0.34%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 33 (0.08%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Benton County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 2,478 (6.36%). The population was highest at 41,496 in the year 2021 and lowest at 38,985 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Benton County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Benton County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Benton County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Benton County was 41,463, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Benton County population was 41,496, an increase of 0.34% compared to a population of 41,357 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 6,958. In this period, the peak population was 41,496 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Benton County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Benton County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Benton County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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