Total Population
20,277
Population
Growth Rate
0.44%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
27.500
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Sartell
City of Sartell, Benton County, MN
The City of Sartell in Benton County, MN, offers “small-town charm with big opportunities.” Located in Central Minnesota along the upper Mississippi River, just 60 miles northwest of Minneapolis–St. Paul, Sartell is one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. The cost of living is below the national average, and the median home value reflects a strong housing market with continued affordability. Residents enjoy access to boating, fishing, golf courses, miles of scenic trails, and expansive parks. With a well-educated population, many Sartell residents are employed in healthcare, education, retail, and advanced manufacturing. Learn more about what makes Sartell a vibrant and growing city in Central Minnesota.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
7,896
Total Housing Units
8,096
Owner Occupied
4,738
Renter Occupied
3,158
Vacant
200
Median Home Value
$346,075
Average Home Value
$399,229
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.81%
Income Projection
Median Household
$77,163 $82,261
Average Household
$106,452 $115,098
Per Capita
$41,486 $45,374
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
421
Total Employed
7,819
Workers 16+
9,950
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
82
Employed
2,745
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
61
Employed
1,275
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
676
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
563
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
536
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
35
Employed
535
Some
High School
334
Graduated
High School
2,175
Associates
Degree
1,966
Bachelor's
Degree
3,458
Graduate
Degree
1,948
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
7,329
Non-Resident Commuters
2,457
Drive Alone
8,160
Carpooled
665
Public
3
Work At Home
976
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
