Total Population
14,149
Population
Growth Rate
0.20%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
31.400
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
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
5,830
Total Housing Units
6,028
Owner Occupied
3,538
Renter Occupied
2,292
Vacant
198
Median Home Value
$260,395
Average Home Value
$297,125
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.79%
Income Projection
Median Household
$65,385 $72,915
Average Household
$86,441 $93,583
Per Capita
$35,677 $38,988
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
380
Total Employed
4,830
Workers 16+
7,483
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
45
Employed
775
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
47
Employed
707
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
612
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
593
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
12
Employed
345
2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
275
Some
High School
411
Graduated
High School
2,621
Associates
Degree
1,789
Bachelor's
Degree
1,626
Graduate
Degree
979
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
2,514
Non-Resident Commuters
4,969
Drive Alone
6,100
Carpooled
518
Public
58
Work At Home
555
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
