Total Population
14,182
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
29.700
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
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. Our median home value is just $252,652 — well below the national average. 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
5,769
Total Housing Units
6,019
Owner Occupied
3,484
Renter Occupied
2,285
Vacant
250
Median Home Value
$252,652
Average Home Value
$270,515
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.94%
Income Projection
Median Household
$67,826 $79,010
Average Household
$91,387 $105,000
Per Capita
$37,217 $43,024
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
384
Total Employed
5,036
Workers 16+
7,321
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
50
Employed
700
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
45
Employed
661
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
631
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
593
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
39
Employed
439
2024 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
12
Employed
345
Some
High School
395
Graduated
High School
2,329
Associates
Degree
1,795
Bachelor's
Degree
1,614
Graduate
Degree
1,028
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
2,479
Non-Resident Commuters
4,842
Drive Alone
6,081
Carpooled
500
Public
89
Work At Home
452
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
