Total Population
14,021
Population
Growth Rate
0.15%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
31.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Sauk Rapids
City of Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN
Sauk Rapids in Benton County, MN is a thriving central Minnesota City along the upper Mississippi River — located an hour north of the Twin Cities and just three miles from St. Cloud. Compared to the rest of the country, Sauk Rapid’s cost of living is 11.3% lower than the U.S. average. Families and retirees can find the perfect home for less when compared to nearby major metros, while enjoying room to spread out and the great outdoors. Many of Sauk Rapids’ residents are college-educated and work in manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Learn more about Sauk Rapids below.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,815
Total Housing Units
5,982
Owner Occupied
3,481
Renter Occupied
2,334
Vacant
167
Median Home Value
$264,533
Average Home Value
$301,424
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.21%
Income Projection
Median Household
$66,559 $74,136
Average Household
$89,915 $99,296
Per Capita
$37,598 $41,947
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
387
Total Employed
4,837
Workers 16+
7,511
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
732
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
49
Employed
721
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
43
Employed
712
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
593
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
12
Employed
342
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
282
Some
High School
458
Graduated
High School
2,559
Associates
Degree
1,598
Bachelor's
Degree
1,701
Graduate
Degree
984
Average Commute Time
19 min.
Resident Commuters
2,885
Non-Resident Commuters
4,620
Drive Alone
6,094
Carpooled
412
Public
48
Work At Home
744
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
