Benson
City in Swift County, Minnesota
Benson is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, with 3,480 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clontarf, 5.7 miles NW.
- 3,480residents (2020 Census)
- 1,047 ftelevation · 319 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,094 / sq mipopulation density
- 56215ZIP code
About Benson
Benson is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 3,480 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.
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Living in Benson
- Median household income
- $52,821
- Median home value
- $156,000
- Median rent
- $982/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Benson had 3,480 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,480 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,094 per sq mi (422 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benson at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Swift County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,480 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.18 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3152° N, 95.6054° W |
| ZIP code | 56215 |
| Official website | bensonmn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2705212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benson
- Clontarf5.7 mi NW
- Danvers7.7 mi W
- De Graff7.7 mi SE
- Murdock12.1 mi SE
- Holloway15.6 mi W
- Hancock15.6 mi NW
- Kerkhoven16.4 mi SE
- Sunburg17.9 mi E
- Milan20.5 mi SW
- Starbuck20.8 mi N
- Cyrus21.7 mi N
- Appleton21.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Benson
What county is Benson in?
Benson is in Swift County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Benson, MN?
3,480 people lived in Benson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benson, MN?
The ZIP code of Benson is 56215.
What is the elevation of Benson?
1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benson?
Clontarf (5.7 mi), Danvers (7.7 mi), De Graff (7.7 mi), Murdock (12.1 mi), Holloway (15.6 mi).
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