Total Population
70,475
Population
Growth Rate
0.53%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
54.200
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.
Households
28,123
Owner Occupied
15,850
Renter Occupied
12,273
Vacant
1,846
Median Household
$54,631 $60,211
Average Household
$75,111 $85,550
Per Capita
$30,428 $34,812
Total Businesses
2,869
Total Employed
59,582
Workers 16+
34,492
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
385
Employed
13,177
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
409
Employed
7,292
2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
257
Employed
4,803
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
84
Employed
4,752
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
95
Employed
4,249
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
183
Employed
3,991
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
23,700
Non-Resident Commuters
10,689
Drive Alone
26,560
Carpooled
3,056
Public
811
Work At Home
1,720