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Benson, Minnesota, in Swift county, is 71 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 116 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 3,376 residents in the city.
In Benson, about 58% of adults are married. In Benson, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.
Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Benson.
In 2000, Benson had a median family income of $44,638.
Benson folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benson that were owner-occupied was 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.
In Benson, 88% of commuters drive to work. Benson offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Benson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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