Bena, Minnesota
Bena: Minnesota
About
Bena is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 116 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 125 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bena
| Population : | 125 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Cass County |
| Postal code : | 56626 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 1.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,316 feet / 401 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:48:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bena is located at 47°20'27"N 94°12'26"W (47.3407900, -94.2071800).
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Demographics
The population of Bena increased by 7.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 116 | - | census |
| 2011 | 118 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 119 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 118 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 118 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 121 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 121 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 123 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 123 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 125 | 1.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,289 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,055 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,394 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,531 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 76.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,140 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
Bena zip code is 56626.
County name: Cass, County
fips: 27021
Bena, City of Bena
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,291 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $382 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $792 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,553 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 132,387 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 483,495 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,009,673 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,089,277 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,132 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,754 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,771 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,634 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,478 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,082 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 236 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,097 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,125.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.36 |
Schools in Bena
College & universities near Bena, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413626 | Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake (MN) | 56633 |
| 173115 | Northwest Technical College | Bemidji (MN) | 56601-4907 |
| 173124 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji (MN) | 56601 |
| 174525 | Oak Hills Christian College | Bemidji (MN) | 56601-8834 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bena, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
Post offices near Bena
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bena Post Office | Bena (MN) | 56626 |
| Cass Lak Post Office | Cass Lake (MN) | 56633 |
| Deer River Post Office | Deer River (MN) | 56636 |
| Squaw Lak Post Office | Squaw Lake (MN) | 56681 |
| Remer Post Office | Remer (MN) | 56672 |
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan | 2,862 | Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Pine River | 1,230 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| East Gull Lake | 1,059 | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States |
| Walker | 928 | City in Minnesota |
| Cass Lake | 764 | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oshawa | 528 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Pillager | 486 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wilkinson | 427 | Human settlement in Wilkinson Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wabedo | 361 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Hackensack | 308 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Backus | 255 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Inguadona | 197 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Remer | 195 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Poplar | 178 | Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA |
| Lake Shore | 173 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Longville | 148 | Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
