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Community

Tri-CAP is Community

This is What We Do, This is Who We Are

Tri-CAP is a community action partnership that serves people living in the counties of Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne. We are committed to equity in access to our programs and services.

Our Community Impact

A total of 295,020 people live in this area, measuring 2,184.03 square miles according to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2017-12 five-year estimates.

The population density for this area is estimated to be 135 persons per square mile, which is greater than the national average population density of 93 persons per square mile.

Report AreaTotal PopulationTotal Land Area (Sq Mi)Population Density (Per Sq Mi)
Benton County, MN295,0202,184.03135
Sherburne County, MN41,087408.30101
Stearns County, MN157,6381,342.83117
Minnesota5,670,47279,626.8671
United States329,725,4813,533,041.0393

Demographic Profile

BENTONSHERBURNESTEARNS
Total County Population40,47696,015159,788
Percentage of Households Experiencing Poverty9% (1,485)6% (1,945)11% (6,639)
Demographic Makeup
White89%91%86%
Black or African American5%3%7%
American Indian & Alaskan Native>1%>1%>1%
Asian1%1%2%
Two of More Races3%3%3%
Other1%1%1%
Demographic Makeup - Served by Tri-CAP
White76%77%71%
Black or African American14%14%19%
American Indian & Alaskan Native1%1%1%
Asian1%1%1%
Two of More Races4%4%3%
Other2%1%1%
Unspecified2%2%3%
Services Provided to Households
Housing Assistance38983
Transportation - Public Transportation Rides Provided91225,81258,724
Energy Assistance Program7778652,598
Food - SNAP7871313
Employment - Rebuilding LIves151879
Tax Filing Assistance17078517
Weatherization Assistance282373

Stop by for a Visit

Our main offices are in Waite Park, Minnesota. The public is always welcome to stop by and ask more about what we do and learn how we can help. We hope you take the time to investigate this site and learn more about us!