Becker County Demographics

A map of Becker County's Population by Race

Becker County, Minnesota had a population of 35,183 in 2020. It was 84.3% White, 0.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Becker County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Becker County is the 31st most populous county of the 87 counties in Minnesota.

Becker County's White Population

29,645 residents of Becker County identify as White, or 84.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Becker County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #61 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more White than neighboring Mahnomen County (42.1% White), and Clearwater County (83.9% White). Becker County is less White than neighboring Otter Tail County (90.5% White), Hubbard County (89.7% White), and Wadena County (92.7% White).

Becker County's Black Population

200 residents of Becker County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Becker County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more Black than neighboring Mahnomen County (0.1% Black), Clearwater County (0.2% Black), and Hubbard County (0.4% Black). Becker County is less Black than neighboring Otter Tail County (1.4% Black), and Wadena County (0.8% Black).

Becker County's Asian Population

156 residents of Becker County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Becker County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #60 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more Asian than neighboring Mahnomen County (0.1% Asian), Clearwater County (0.3% Asian), and Hubbard County (0.3% Asian). Becker County is less Asian than neighboring Otter Tail County (0.6% Asian).

Becker County's Hispanic Population

575 residents of Becker County identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Becker County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #75 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more Hispanic than neighboring Clearwater County (1.2% Hispanic). Becker County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mahnomen County (2.8% Hispanic), Otter Tail County (3.7% Hispanic), Hubbard County (2.3% Hispanic), and Wadena County (1.9% Hispanic).

Becker County's Native American/Other Population

2,526 residents of Becker County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Becker County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otter Tail County (0.7% Native American/Other), Hubbard County (2.9% Native American/Other), and Wadena County (0.7% Native American/Other). Becker County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mahnomen County (42% Native American/Other), and Clearwater County (9.1% Native American/Other).

Becker County's Multiracial Population

2,081 residents of Becker County identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Becker County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Becker County is ranked #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Becker County is more Multiracial than neighboring Otter Tail County (3.1% Multiracial), Clearwater County (5.3% Multiracial), Hubbard County (4.4% Multiracial), and Wadena County (3.4% Multiracial). Becker County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahnomen County (12.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.