CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benson

Minnesota · 3,376 residents · 3.177 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Benson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,700. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,376
+4%since 1990
from 3,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,063 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,018 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
−14%since 1990
from 48.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Benson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,234
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,269
+100%since 1990
from $8,652 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
29.4% rent
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Benson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,294)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score4.1%(139)
4
+312%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Benson

Head to head

Compare Benson to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Minnesota?

Benson, Minnesota has about 3,376 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Benson, Minnesota earns about $32,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Minnesota expensive?

In Benson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Minnesota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Minnesota?

About 8.0% of people in Benson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →