Total Population
71,344
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
58.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
St. Cloud
City of St. Cloud, Benton County, MN
St. Cloud, in Benton, MN, is a vibrant small city in central Minnesota, located along the upper Mississippi River. 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 with our median home value well below the national average. Downtown St. Cloud offers local shopping experiences, a wide variety of dining and drinking options, and an art scene that was recently voted one of the 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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
28,852
Total Housing Units
30,606
Owner Occupied
14,348
Renter Occupied
14,504
Vacant
1,754
Median Home Value
$284,046
Average Home Value
$326,264
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.15%
Income Projection
Median Household
$66,808 $71,853
Average Household
$85,083 $93,879
Per Capita
$34,696 $38,598
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,876
Total Employed
55,837
Workers 16+
35,580
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
415
Employed
12,485
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
401
Employed
6,754
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
262
Employed
4,897
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
88
Employed
4,680
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
174
Employed
3,970
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
87
Employed
3,843
Some
High School
1,649
Graduated
High School
10,485
Associates
Degree
5,674
Bachelor's
Degree
9,759
Graduate
Degree
4,694
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
24,676
Non-Resident Commuters
10,832
Drive Alone
25,568
Carpooled
3,740
Public
724
Work At Home
3,028
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
