Sauk Rapids
City in Benton County, Minnesota
Sauk Rapids is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, with 13,862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sartell, 3.5 miles NW.
- 13,862residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 2,205 / sq mipopulation density
- 56303ZIP code
About Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids ( SAWK) is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,862 at the 2020 census and is 13,896 according to 2021 census estimates, about a third of Benton County's population. It is on a set of rapids on the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Sauk River.
Sauk Rapids is part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area.
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Living in Sauk Rapids
- Median household income
- $71,841
- Median home value
- $256,100
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Sauk Rapids had 13,862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,205 per sq mi (851 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sauk Rapids at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,862 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.29 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5947° N, 94.1527° W |
| ZIP code | 56303 |
| Official website | ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2758684 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sauk Rapids
- Sartell3.5 mi NW
- St. Cloud4.8 mi S
- Waite Park6.7 mi SW
- St. Joseph7.5 mi W
- St. Stephen9.4 mi NW
- St. Augusta10.2 mi S
- St. John's University11.6 mi W
- Rockville12.0 mi SW
- Rice12.1 mi N
- Clear Lake12.5 mi SE
- Foley12.6 mi NE
- Clearwater13.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sauk Rapids
What county is Sauk Rapids in?
Sauk Rapids is in Benton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Sauk Rapids, MN?
13,862 people lived in Sauk Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sauk Rapids, MN?
The ZIP code of Sauk Rapids is 56303.
What is the elevation of Sauk Rapids?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sauk Rapids?
Sartell (3.5 mi), St. Cloud (4.8 mi), Waite Park (6.7 mi), St. Joseph (7.5 mi), St. Stephen (9.4 mi).
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