Bena

City in Cass County, Minnesota

Bena is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, with 143 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,316 ft (401 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Federal Dam, 7.0 miles S.

143residents (2020 Census)
1,316 ftelevation · 401 m
0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
283 / sq mipopulation density
56626ZIP code

About Bena

Bena ( BEE-nə, Ojibwe: Gibaakwa'igaansing) is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 143 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Bena

Median household income: $49,167
Median home value: $112,500
Median rent: $1,200/mo
Median age: 32.7

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Bena, MN population

Bena had 143 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	143
Density	283 per sq mi (109 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bena at a glance

State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Cass County
Type	City
Population	143 (2020)
Land area	0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Water area	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation	1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates	47.3410° N, 94.2064° W
ZIP code	56626
Census code (GEOID)	2705104

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bena

What county is Bena in?

Bena is in Cass County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Bena, MN?

143 people lived in Bena at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bena, MN?

The ZIP code of Bena is 56626.

What is the elevation of Bena?

1,316 feet (401 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bena?

Federal Dam (7.0 mi), Ball Club (12.2 mi), Boy River (12.6 mi), Cass Lake (18.6 mi), Inger (18.7 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026