Lake Benton, MN Demographics

A map of Lake Benton's Population by Race

Lake Benton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 794, a large increase from the 687 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Benton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Benton has become considerably more 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 Lake Benton, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Benton is ranked the 400th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Benton was ranked the 429th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Benton's White Population

674 residents of Lake Benton, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Benton is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Lake Benton ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Lake Benton's population has decreased from 94.2% to 84.9%.

Lake Benton is more White than neighboring Elkton (61.9% White), Holland (63% White), and Ruthton (84.2% White). Lake Benton is less White than neighboring Tyler (94.3% White), and Arco (100% White).

Lake Benton's Black Population

0 residents of Lake Benton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Benton is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Lake Benton ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lake Benton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake Benton's Asian Population

12 residents of Lake Benton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Benton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Lake Benton ranks 427th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Benton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Lake Benton is more Asian than neighboring Tyler (0.6% Asian), Arco (0% Asian), Elkton (0% Asian), and Ruthton (0% Asian). Lake Benton is less Asian than neighboring Holland (2.4% Asian).

Lake Benton's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Lake Benton, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Benton is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Benton ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Benton's population has increased from 2.9% to 8.6%.

Lake Benton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tyler (3.3% Hispanic), and Arco (0% Hispanic). Lake Benton is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkton (37.3% Hispanic), Holland (31.2% Hispanic), and Ruthton (10.4% Hispanic).

Lake Benton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lake Benton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Benton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Benton ranks 659th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Benton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake Benton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ruthton (2.3% Native American/Other).

Lake Benton's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Lake Benton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Benton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Benton ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Benton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Benton's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.0%.

Lake Benton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tyler (1.7% Multiracial), Arco (0% Multiracial), Elkton (0.4% Multiracial), Holland (3.4% Multiracial), and Ruthton (3.2% 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.