Total Population
69,636
Population
Growth Rate
0.22%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
53.200
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
27,725
Total Housing Units
29,677
Owner Occupied
15,396
Renter Occupied
12,329
Vacant
1,952
Median Home Value
$206,610
Average Home Value
$242,838
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.13%
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,028 $69,114
Average Household
$78,835 $91,931
Per Capita
$31,384 $36,606
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,887
Total Employed
58,325
Workers 16+
34,400
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
372
Employed
12,971
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
433
Employed
7,174
2022 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
264
Employed
4,665
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
98
Employed
4,578
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
80
Employed
4,488
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
183
Employed
4,118
Some
High School
1,663
Graduated
High School
9,471
Associates
Degree
5,674
Bachelor's
Degree
9,679
Graduate
Degree
4,903
Average Commute Time
19 min.
Resident Commuters
23,687
Non-Resident Commuters
10,664
Drive Alone
26,929
Carpooled
2,991
Public
835
Work At Home
1,361