Total Population
70,875
Population
Growth Rate
0.60%
Median Age
33
Diversity Index
55.500
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
St. Cloud
St. Cloud, Benton County, MN
St. Cloud in Benton, MN is a vibrant small city in central Minnesota along the upper Mississippi River. In fact, 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. Our median home values are $167,049 — well below the national average. Downtown St. Cloud offers local shopping experiences, a wide variety of drinking and dining experiences, and an art scene that was recently voted a 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
28,249
Total Housing Units
30,248
Owner Occupied
14,169
Renter Occupied
14,080
Vacant
1,999
Median Home Value
$268,058
Average Home Value
$301,135
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.74%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,608 $67,291
Average Household
$80,427 $91,654
Per Capita
$32,460 $37,165
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,954
Total Employed
60,522
Workers 16+
35,153
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
396
Employed
13,443
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
415
Employed
7,623
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
83
Employed
4,870
2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
260
Employed
4,823
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
89
Employed
4,232
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
185
Employed
4,091
Some
High School
1,881
Graduated
High School
10,322
Associates
Degree
5,748
Bachelor's
Degree
9,237
Graduate
Degree
4,990
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
23,904
Non-Resident Commuters
11,149
Drive Alone
26,046
Carpooled
2,938
Public
1,031
Work At Home
2,324
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11