Becker township, Minnesota
Becker township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Becker township is a geographic entity located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,698. The land area covers 52.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,698 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,885 | ±209 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,956 | ±211 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,885 | ±209 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±72 |
| Median Home Value | $418,700 | ±$29,797 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,917 | ±$24,985 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,664 | ±$4,583 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 198 | ±144 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,048 | ±314 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.6% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BECKER
GUS Population: 5,655 (2024)
ID: 107171
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN BOARD CHAIR
PO BOX 248, BECKER MN 55308-0248
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GUS Population: 103,059 (2024)
ID: 184135
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
13880 BUSINESS CENTER DR NW, ELK RIVER MN 55330-1692
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTICELLO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALBERTVILLE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | SAUK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | BECKER, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Cloud State University
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College | 18.2 mi away | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 |
3203080121
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BECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 11500 SHERBURNE AVENUE, BECKER, MN, 55308 |
(763) 261-4454
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Model College of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4332 |
3202534222101
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BIG LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 790 MINNESOTA AVENUE, BIG LAKE, MN, 55309 |
(763) 263-6445
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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College | 20.1 mi away | 1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-1240 |
3203085000
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MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 200 WEST 6TH STREET, MONTICELLO, MN, 55362 |
(763) 295-2322
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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 20.2 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 740 CLEARWATER CENTER, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320 |
(320) 558-6001
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Anoka Technical College
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1355 Highway 10 West, Anoka, MN, 55303 |
7634331100
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ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 13020 ORONO PARKWAY, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330 |
(763) 441-1641
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SANTIAGO 3 E, MN US, located 9.9 miles from Becker township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1° | 3.8° | 13.0° | 0.77" | 9.8" |
| February | 27.4° | 7.9° | 17.7° | 0.90" | 9.5" |
| March | 40.2° | 20.7° | 30.4° | 1.72" | 8.7" |
| April | 55.6° | 33.0° | 44.3° | 2.83" | 3.5" |
| May | 68.8° | 45.4° | 57.1° | 3.90" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.9° | 54.9° | 65.9° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 59.1° | 70.0° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 56.6° | 67.9° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 48.7° | 60.2° | 2.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.2° | 36.2° | 46.7° | 2.72" | 0.8" |
| November | 40.1° | 23.6° | 31.9° | 1.56" | 6.5" |
| December | 26.7° | 11.0° | 18.9° | 1.11" | 10.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Big Lake city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Clear Lake city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Monticello city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Clearwater city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Silver Creek CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714104636. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.