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County population in July 2011: 32,538 (24% urban, 76% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 9,528
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,316
% of renters here:

20%
State:

21%

Land area: 1310 sq. mi.
Water area: 134.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 25 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Becker County: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (21.6%), Manufacturing (13.7%), Retail trade (12.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 70%
  • Government: 17%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 13%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Becker County, Minnesota:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (88.1%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (6.6%)
  • Two or more races (3.2%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (1.3%)

Median resident age:  39.4 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Males: 14,956  (49.9%)
Females: 15,044  (50.1%)

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Becker County,MN real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Becker County:

2.5 people
Minnesota:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,078 ($34,797 in 1999)
This county:

$41078
Minnesota:

$55616

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $412 (lower quartile is $295, upper quartile is $544)
This county:

$412
State:

$683


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $154,705 (it was $84,100 in 2000)
Becker County:

$154,705
Minnesota:

$200,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $93,595 - $245,053

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $204,521
Here:

$204,521
State:

$247,637

Townhouses or other attached units: $621,827
Here:

$621,827
State:

$193,158

In 2-unit structures: $87,813
Here:

$87,813
State:

$233,138

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $331,986
Here:

$331,986
State:

$214,201

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $162,762
Here:

$162,762
State:

$177,950

Mobile homes: $59,114
Here:

$59,114
State:

$34,666

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $26,827
Here:

$26,827
State:

$94,976
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,322
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $331

Institutionalized population: 440

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 3
  • Assaults: 19
  • Burglaries: 83
  • Thefts: 128
  • Auto thefts: 44

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 8
  • Robberies: 2
  • Assaults: 24
  • Burglaries: 65
  • Thefts: 63
  • Auto thefts: 45

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Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 213 buildings, average cost: $168,100
  • 2008: 135 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2009: 124 buildings, average cost: $147,300



2004 Presidential Election results in Becker County Minnesota:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 58.3%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 40.2%


2008 Presidential Election results in Becker County Minnesota:

McCain (Republican): 52.9%
Obama (Democratic): 46.0%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,131 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,077 (0.7%)


Becker County household income distribution in 2009 Becker County home values distribution


Becker County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.8%
(8.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 51.1% for Black residents, 24.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.1% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 16.9% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

12.2%
Whole state:

7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

4.1%
Whole state:

3.2%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Becker County is $386 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $630 a month.

Cities in this county include: Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Lake Park, Audubon, White Earth, Pine Point, Callaway, Ogema, Elbow Lake, Wolf Lake.

Becker County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

2005 air pollution in Becker County:

Ozone (1-hour): 0.071 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.066 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Below U.S. average.


Local government website:www.co.becker.mn.us

Click to draw/clear Becker County borders

Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Becker County: Wabaunaquat Boy Scout Camp (A), Wilderness Bay Resort and RV Campground (B), Brookside Golf Course (C), Meadow Lake Campsite (D), Ridgewood Park Campground (E), Shell Lake Resort and Campground (F), Swanies Campground (G), Rose Haven Campground (H), Birchmere Resort and Campground (I), Little Toad Lake Campground (J), Country Campground (K), Windflower Golf Course (L), Ironman Golf Course (M), Frazee Golf Course (N), Maple Hills Golf Course (O), River Hills Golf Course (P), Cozy Corner Campground (Q), Detroit Country Club (R), Lakeview Executive Golf Course (S), Long Lake Campsite (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Becker County include: Atlanta Church (A), Augustana Church (B), Wolf Lake Church (C), Bethany Church (D), Cormorant Church (E), Upsala Church (F), Richwood Church (G), Egelund Church (H), Emmanuel Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Audubon Cemetery (1), Aura Cemetery (2), Baarstad Cemetery (3), Osage Cemetery (4), Palm Cemetery (5), Lake Park Cemetery (6), Pickerel Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Apple Lake (A), Arrow Lake (B), Audubon Lake (C), Augusta Lake (D), Axberg Lake (E), Bad Boy Lake (F), Baker Lake (G), Balke Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Dinner Creek (A), Dead Horse Creek (B), Basswood Creek (C), Bear Creek (D), Indian Creek (E), Spring Creek (F), Campbell Creek (G), Gull Creek (H), Sucker Creek Number One (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Becker County include: Hubbel Pond Game Refuge (1), Linbom Lake State Wildlife Management Area (2), Lunde State Wildlife Management Area (3), Melbye State Wildlife Management Area (4), Ogema Springs State Wildlife Management Area (5), Pednor State Wildlife Management Area (6), Pine Grove Roadside Park (7), Poodle Park (8), Riparia State Wildlife Management Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Clay County , Clearwater County , Hubbard County , Mahnomen County , Norman County , Otter Tail County , Wadena County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

4.6%
Minnesota:

5.6%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 784
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 82.9%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 309 (63% naturalized citizens)

Becker County:

1.0%
Whole state:

5.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 72
  • 1990 to 1994: 53
  • 1985 to 1989: 39
  • 1980 to 1984: 11
  • 1975 to 1979: 9
  • 1970 to 1974: 21
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 96

Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 75.2%

Becker County marital status for males
Becker County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 13,032
  • One, attached: 195
  • Two: 163
  • 3 or 4: 186
  • 5 to 9: 224
  • 10 to 19: 313
  • 20 or more: 564
  • Mobile homes: 1,914
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 21

Housing units in Becker County with a mortgage: 3,386 (319 second mortgage, 367 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,080

Here:

61.9% with mortgage
State:

74.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 73.94%
Here73.9%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 22,183
Total congregations: 56

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents7,609 (34.3%)7,324 (33.0%)3,702 (16.7%)664 (3.0%)643 (2.9%)
Congregations16 (28.6%)10 (17.9%)8 (14.3%)2 (3.6%)3 (5.4%)
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceVineyard USA Additional (Not in any CCC Body) Congregational Christian ChurchesSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchOther
Adherents455 (2.1%)435 (2.0%)256 (1.2%)237 (1.1%)858 (3.9%)
Congregations2 (3.6%)1 (1.8%)1 (1.8%)1 (1.8%)12 (21.4%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Becker County - Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Lake Park, Audubon, White Earth

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Becker County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Becker County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
This county:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Becker County:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
Minnesota:

6.5%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
Minnesota:

25.9%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Becker County:

13.3%
State:

13.0%


Agriculture in Becker County:

Average size of farms: 332 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $78,441
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $198.41
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 52.84%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $60,655
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 56.13%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.05%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $49,512
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.71%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.26
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 22.17%
Corn for grain: 14228 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 61321 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 83501 harvested acres
Vegetables: 148 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 24 acres

Tornado activity:

Becker County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 1.7 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 8/31/1973, a tornado injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Becker County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.9 miles away from the county center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from the county center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Minnesota Flooding, Incident Period: March 30, 2006 to May 3, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1648): June 5, 2006, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1648, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Minnesota Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3242): September 13, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3242, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Minnesota Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 9, 2002 to June 28, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1419): June 14, 2002, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1419, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Minnesota Flooding, Incident Period: March 23, 2001 to July 3, 2001, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1370): May 16, 2001, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1370, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Minnesota Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 17, 2000 to July 26, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1333): June 27, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1333, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Minnesota Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: March 21, 1997 to May 24, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1175): April 8, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1175, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Minnesota Severe Winter Storms/Blizzards, Incident Period: January 3, 1997 to February 3, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1158): January 16, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1158, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Blizzard
  • Minnesota Severe Storm, Thunderstorm, High Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes, Heat, Incident Period: July 9, 1995 to July 14, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1064): August 18, 1995, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1064, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
  • Minnesota Flooding, Severe Storm, Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 6, 1993 to August 25, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-993): June 11, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-993, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Minnesota STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT, FLOODING, Incident Period: April 22, 1978, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-555): April 22, 1978, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-555, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Snow
  • 5 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Becker County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Floods: 5, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Canada (22%)
  • Korea (15%)
  • Germany (13%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (7%)
  • Other Northern Europe (5%)
  • Vietnam (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Becker County (%):



  • German (32%)
  • Norwegian (26%)
  • Swedish (5%)
  • Finnish (4%)
  • Irish (4%)
  • English (3%)
  • United States or American (3%)


Becker County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 10,381 (76%)
  • Carpooled: 1,728 (13%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 40 (0%)
  • Taxi: 8 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 10 (0%)
  • Walked: 381 (3%)
  • Other means: 110 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 972 (7%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Becker County, Minnesota:

  • 395 people in nursing homes
  • 45 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 36 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $44,807.

6.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.62%
Minnesota average:

7.79%


0.12% of residents moved from foreign countries ($175 average AGI)
Becker County:

0.12%
Minnesota average:

0.12%

4.23% relocated from other counties in Minnesota ($23,008 average AGI)
2.27% relocated from other states ($15,368 average AGI)
Becker County:

2.27%
Minnesota average:

2.24%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Otter Tail County, MN  0.89% ($32,925 average AGI)
from Cass County, ND  0.82% ($51,663)
from Clay County, MN  0.67% ($35,600)
from Hennepin County, MN  0.27% ($47,242)
from Hubbard County, MN  0.26% ($33,161)
from Mahnomen County, MN  0.26% ($34,161)
from Wadena County, MN  0.20% ($25,375)


6.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,534 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.23%
Minnesota average:

7.84%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.62% relocated to other counties in Minnesota ($17,674 average AGI)
2.61% relocated to other states ($13,859 average AGI)
Becker County:

2.61%
Minnesota average:

2.37%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cass County, ND  0.89% ($41,604 average AGI)
to Otter Tail County, MN  0.68% ($30,963)
to Clay County, MN  0.63% ($30,171)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.32% ($31,816)
to Hubbard County, MN  0.25% ($28,000)
to Mahnomen County, MN  0.22% ($25,423)
to Stearns County, MN  0.13% ($24,133)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.1

Births per 1000 population in Becker County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.5

Deaths per 1000 population in Becker County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 6.5

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Becker County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 5,496 (4,861 aged, 635 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.14
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 9164.910
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 484.020
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 30675.43

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1333.630
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1063.760
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 25.1

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 37.44
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 56.48

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 3.14

Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 152.3. This is more than state average.

Household type by relationship:

Households: 29,518
  • In family households: 25,338 (6,906 male householders, 1,312 female householders)
    6,878 spouses, 9,113 children (8,382 natural, 212 adopted, 519 stepchildren), 294 grandchildren, 113 brothers or sisters, 97 parents, 134 other relatives, 491 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 4,180 (1,743 male householders (1,457 living alone)), 1,881 female householders (1,717 living alone)), 556 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 482 (446 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 3,930 2-persons, 1,585 3-persons, 1,447 4-persons, 821 5-persons, 290 6-persons, 145 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,174 1-person, 378 2-persons, 40 3-persons, 26 4-persons, 6 5-persons.

95.6% of residents of Becker County speak English at home.
1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (69% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 20% speak English not well).
1.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (80% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 7% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (29% speak English very well, 30% speak English well, 31% speak English not well, 10% don't speak English at all).
1.5% of residents speak other language at home (71% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $203,453,000 ($6394 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $7,615,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $80,375,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $29,825,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $13,274,000
Federal grants: $61,225,000
Federal procurement contracts: $5,736,000 ($3,560,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $13,018,000 ($638,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $2,545,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $7,906,000
Federal Government insurance: $35,314,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 2,034
Here:

64 per 1000 residents
State:

70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,706
Here:

54 per 1000 residents
State:

38 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +47
Here:

+1 per 1000 residents
State:

+14 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +1,527
Here:  +48 per 1000 residents
State:  -3 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Becker County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.53 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.1
State:

3.7

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 584
  • 2000 to 2004: 2,116
  • 1990 to 1999: 2,329
  • 1980 to 1989: 2,343
  • 1970 to 1979: 3,946
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,576
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,450
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,232
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,850
Rooms in houses/apartments in Becker County, Minnesota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 20
  • 2 rooms: 112
  • 3 rooms: 254
  • 4 rooms: 1,094
  • 5 rooms: 2,127
  • 6 rooms: 1,866
  • 7 rooms: 1,403
  • 8 rooms: 1,226
  • 9+ rooms: 1,426
  • 1 room: 52
  • 2 rooms: 314
  • 3 rooms: 494
  • 4 rooms: 479
  • 5 rooms: 441
  • 6 rooms: 254
  • 7 rooms: 176
  • 8 rooms: 62
  • 9+ rooms: 44
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Becker County, Minnesota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 33
  • 1 bedroom: 355
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,319
  • 3 bedrooms: 4,351
  • 4 bedrooms: 1,962
  • 5+ bedrooms: 508
  • no bedroom: 81
  • 1 bedroom: 725
  • 2 bedrooms: 790
  • 3 bedrooms: 511
  • 4 bedrooms: 178
  • 5+ bedrooms: 31
Cars and other vehicles available in Becker County, Minnesota in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 278
  • 1 vehicle: 2,354
  • 2 vehicles: 4,177
  • 3 vehicles: 1,923
  • 4 vehicles: 542
  • 5+ vehicles: 254
  • no vehicle: 526
  • 1 vehicle: 1,149
  • 2 vehicles: 499
  • 3 vehicles: 104
  • 4 vehicles: 26
  • 5+ vehicles: 12

62% of Becker County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 62% lived in Minnesota.

Becker County:

62.1%
State average:

58.1%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 21353
  • Northeast: 270
  • Midwest: 6284
  • South: 476
  • West: 1210

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $45,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Becker County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31.3%)
  • Utility gas (24.7%)
  • Electricity (17.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (14.7%)
  • Wood (11.9%)
  • Utility gas (37.4%)
  • Electricity (31.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8.7%)
  • Wood (3.9%)
  • Other fuel (1.7%)
  • No fuel used (1.1%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 181
Here:

4.8%
Minnesota:

11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 43
Here:

2.0%
Minnesota:

6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 57
Here:

8.6%
Minnesota:

24.6%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Becker County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - All Other: $4,164,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,309,000
    Housing and Community Development: $177,000
    Regular Highways: $111,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $3,394,000
    General - Other: $415,000
  • Current Operations - Public Welfare - Other: $6,190,000
    Regular Highways: $3,973,000
    Police Protection: $2,965,000
    Public Welfare Institutions: $2,902,000
    Correctional Institutions: $2,175,000
    Financial Administration: $1,660,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,660,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,581,000
    General - Other: $861,000
    Housing and Community Development: $839,000
    Health - Other: $821,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $785,000
    Central Staff Services: $732,000
    General Public Buildings: $635,000
    Corrections - Other: $360,000
    Parks and Recreation: $238,000
    Libraries: $180,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $1,841,000
    All Other: $379,000
    Housing and Community Development: $368,000
    Highways: $81,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $36,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $673,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $440,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,782,000
    Interest Earnings: $961,000
    Special Assessments: $603,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $96,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Assistance and Subsidies – Public Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $4,762,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,587,000
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,777,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,250,000
    Assistance and Subsidies – Public Welfare, Cash Assistance Programs – Other: $833,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,762,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $4,826,000
    Highways: $3,725,000
    General Local Government Support: $3,039,000
    All Other: $883,000
    Housing and Community Development: $471,000
  • Tax - Property: $12,982,000
    Other License: $326,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,979,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 587
  • Number of aged recipients: 70
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 517
  • Number of recipients under 18: 92
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 362
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 133
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 243
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 245


Becker County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Becker County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons Pedestrians

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Most common first names in Becker County, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John21577.0 years
Robert12470.6 years
Mary11979.4 years
William11677.6 years
George11078.3 years
Henry9180.3 years
Arthur9078.8 years
Charles8976.2 years
Albert8779.0 years
Carl8581.6 years
Most common last names in Becker County, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson26579.4 years
Olson19179.4 years
Anderson18079.4 years
Nelson13077.8 years
Larson9378.9 years
Hanson8879.5 years
Erickson8379.4 years
Peterson7579.9 years
Thompson4180.5 years
Schultz4082.1 years
Businesses in Becker County, MN
NameCountNameCount
AmericInn1Maurices1
Best Western1McDonald's1
Burger King1Menards1
Curves1Pizza Hut1
Dairy Queen1Quiznos1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
FedEx2Sears1
H&R Block1Sprint Nextel1
Holiday Inn1T-Mobile1
JCPenney1True Value1
KFC1U-Haul2
Kmart1UPS4
La-Z-Boy1Verizon Wireless1
MasterBrand Cabinets5Walmart1
Browse common businesses in Becker County, MN


Becker County on our top lists:

  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"

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