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Benson

County:
Swift County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.177
State:
Minnesota

Benson is a city located in Swift County, Minnesota. Benson has a 2026 population of 3,382. It is also the county seat of Swift County. Benson is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,478 in 2020.

The median household income in Benson is $52,821 with a poverty rate of 9.79%. The median age in Benson is 39.7 years: 35.7 years for males, and 46.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.7 males.

3.4K
Total Population
1,064
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.47%
Growth

Benson Population

Benson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,382-16-0.47%
20253,398-16-0.47%
20243,414-12-0.35%
20233,426-26-0.75%
20223,452-14-0.4%
20213,466-22-0.63%
20203,47843414.26%
20193,044-11-0.36%
20183,055-35-1.13%
20173,090-19-0.61%
20163,109270.88%
20153,082-39-1.25%
20143,121-28-0.89%
20133,149-29-0.91%
20123,178-24-0.75%
20113,202-29-0.9%
20103,231-9-0.28%
20003,3761414.36%
19903,235-421-11.52%
19803,6561724.94%
19703,484-194-5.27%
19603,6782808.24%
19503,39866924.51%
19402,72900%

Median Age

Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 46.1 years
Male: 35.7 years

Benson Adults

There are 2,606 adults, (774 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,723 (50.1%)
Male: 1,718 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson includes 93.46% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,21693.46%
Two or more races1825.29%
Other race300.87%
Black or African American90.26%
Native American40.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2116.13%
Two or more races812.35%
Other race300.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,00587.33%
Two or more races1012.94%
Black or African American90.26%
Native American40.12%

Benson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson 's average per capita income is $53,878. Household income levels show a median of $52,821. The poverty rate stands at 9.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,031-
Families$58,345$84,948
Households$52,821$73,050
Non Families$35,330$44,987

$53,878

Average Income

$52,821

Median Household Income

9.79%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)