Benson, Minnesota

Benson
Location of Bensonwithin Swift County, Minnesota
Location of Benson
within Swift County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°18′55″N 95°36′21″W / 45.31528°N 95.60583°W / 45.31528; -95.60583
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySwift
Area
 • Total3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2)
 • Land3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,040 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,480
 • Density1,122.94/sq mi (433.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5
ZIP code
56215
Area code320
Websitehttps://cityofbensonmn.gov/

Benson is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. It is along the Chippewa River. The population was 3,480 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benson, Minnesota
  3. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  4. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.