Benson, Minnesota

Population Data for Benson, MN:

Population – 4977
Male – 48.38 %
Female – 51.62 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.37 %
Hispanic – 1.33 %
African American – 0.20 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.16 %
Asian – 0.18 %

Geographic Data for Benson, Minnesota:

Population Density – 23.12 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1049 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benson:

In Elementary School – 590 (49.41 %)
In High School – 365 (30.57 %)
In College – 117 (9.80 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 504 (15.15 %)
Associate’s Degree – 231 (6.95 %)
Some College, No Degree – 720 (21.65 %)
High School Graduate – 1,126 (33.85 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 316 (9.50 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benson, MN:

Percentage of People Employed – 63.31 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.94 %
Unemployment Level – 4.44 %

Median Household Income – $34,609.00
Average Household Size – 2.39

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.30 %
2 Vehicles – 35.97 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.03 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benson - $358 per month