Benson County, ND
FIPS: 38005
Median HAM
2.2x
Low
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
7.3x
Elevated
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
No data
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$61,286
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$366M
Thousands of current $
Population
5,964
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Government and government enterprises33.6%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing7.9%
Construction4.3%
Transportation and warehousing2.7%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$83,100
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$46,167
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$37,925
Calculated
Median HAM
2.19x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$99,000
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$7.25/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$13,501
Calculated
Minimum HAM
7.33x
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.