Becker County Demographics

A map of Becker County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,011	29,645	84.9%	84.3%
Multiracial	2,352	2,081	6.7%	5.9%
Native American/Other	1,847	2,526	5.2%	7.2%
Hispanic	702	575	2.0%	1.6%
Black	258	200	0.7%	0.6%
Asian	173	156	0.5%	0.4%

Becker County, Minnesota has an estimated population of 35,343, a less than 1% change from the 35,183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.2% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Becker County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Becker has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Becker County, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Becker County is ranked the 31st most populous county in Minnesota, out of 87 counties. Becker County was ranked the 31st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Becker County's White Population

30,011 residents of Becker County, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Becker County is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Becker County ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Becker County's population has increased from 84.3% to 84.9%.

Becker County is more White than neighboring Mahnomen County (44.4% White), and Clearwater County (83.6% White). Becker County is less White than neighboring Otter Tail County (90.5% White), Hubbard County (89.7% White), and Wadena County (86.1% White).

Becker County's Black Population

258 residents of Becker County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Becker County is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Becker County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Black residents' share of Becker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Becker County is more Black than neighboring Mahnomen County (0.1% Black), Clearwater County (0.2% Black), and Hubbard County (0.5% Black). Becker County is less Black than neighboring Otter Tail County (1.1% Black), and Wadena County (1.7% Black).

Becker County's Asian Population

173 residents of Becker County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Becker County is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Becker County ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Becker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Becker County is more Asian than neighboring Hubbard County (0.4% Asian), and Wadena County (0.3% Asian). Becker County is less Asian than neighboring Otter Tail County (0.6% Asian), and Clearwater County (0.8% Asian).

Becker County's Hispanic Population

702 residents of Becker County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Becker County is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Becker County ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Becker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Becker County is more Hispanic than neighboring Clearwater County (0.9% Hispanic). Becker County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mahnomen County (4.1% Hispanic), Otter Tail County (4% Hispanic), Hubbard County (2.6% Hispanic), and Wadena County (2.4% Hispanic).

Becker County's Native American/Other Population

1,847 residents of Becker County, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Becker County is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Becker County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Becker County's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.2%.

Becker County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otter Tail County (0.6% Native American/Other), Hubbard County (2.6% Native American/Other), and Wadena County (0.3% Native American/Other). Becker County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mahnomen County (34.2% Native American/Other), and Clearwater County (7.1% Native American/Other).

Becker County's Multiracial Population

2,352 residents of Becker County, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Becker County is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Becker County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 87 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Becker County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Becker County's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.7%.

Becker County is more Multiracial than neighboring Otter Tail County (3.3% Multiracial), and Hubbard County (4.1% Multiracial). Becker County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahnomen County (16.7% Multiracial), Clearwater County (7.3% Multiracial), and Wadena County (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.