Total Population
71,941
Population
Growth Rate
0.78%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
37.900
City of St. Cloud
St. Cloud, Benton County, MN
St. Cloud in Benton, MN is a vibrant small city in central Minnesota along the upper Mississippi River. In fact, it is the largest population center in central Minnesota. Compared to the rest of the country, St. Cloud's cost of living is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average. You can own a home for less in St. Cloud. Our median home values are $167,049 — well below the national average. Downtown St. Cloud offers local shopping experiences, a wide variety of drinking and dining experiences, and an art scene that was recently voted a top 20 in the nation. Many of St. Cloud’s residents are college educated and work in healthcare, retail, and science and technology. Learn more about St. Cloud below.
St. Cloud
Population
Housing & Income
Households
27,983
Total Housing Units
29,859
Owner Occupied
15,065
Renter Occupied
12,917
Vacant
1,876
Median Home Value
$181,175
Average Home Value
$221,558
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.84%
Per Capita Income
2.10%
Income Projection
Median Household
$53,463 $57,609
Average Household
$68,943 $76,560
Per Capita
$27,113 $30,078
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,891
Total Employed
57,032
Workers 16+
34,988
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
366
Employed
13,101
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
455
Employed
7,709
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
97
Employed
4,373
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
75
Employed
4,218
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
186
Employed
4,074
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
158
Employed
3,201
Some
High School
1,801
Graduated
High School
9,215
Associates
Degree
5,325
Bachelor's
Degree
9,721
Graduate
Degree
4,867
Average Commute Time
18 min.
Resident Commuters
23,868
Non-Resident Commuters
11,046
Drive Alone
27,723
Carpooled
2,718
Public
1,047
Work At Home
1,206