Benton County, MN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,480
Per Capita Income
$36,935
Poverty Rate
9.8%
SNAP Recipients
8.7%
Gini Index
0.409
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.1%
$25K–$50K19.8%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K20.1%
$150K–$200K8.9%
$200K+5.9%
The median household income in Benton County, MN is $71,480 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,935. 9.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.409 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).