Benson County, North Dakota
Benson County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Benson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,660 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,762 inhabitants. Its county seat is Minnewaukan. The county was created 141 years ago in 1884.
County Snapshot
Benson County at a glance
Benson County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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North Dakota counties
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LalliePopulation 498
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Quick Facts about Benson County
| Population | 6,762 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 3728 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.0694,-99.3660 |
| Named for | Bertil W. Benson |
| Altitude | 1,647 feet / 502 meters |
| Capital | Minnewaukan |
| Establishment | June 04, 1884 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:51:46 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Benson County is located at 48°4'10"N 99°21'58"W (48.0693900, -99.3660300). It has 6 neighbors: Eddy County, Nelson County, Ramsey County, Towner County, Wells County and Pierce County.
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The largest city of Benson County is Maddock with a population of 375. Other cities include, Minnewaukan population 195, Pleasant Lake population 71, Warwick population 67 and Oberon population 64. See all Benson County cities & populated places.
Benson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lallie | 498 | Township in Benson County, North Dakota |
| Maddock | 375 | Human settlement in Benson County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Minnewaukan | 195 | Human settlement in Benson County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Pleasant Lake | 71 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Warwick | 67 | Human settlement in Benson County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Oberon | 64 | City in North Dakota |
| Leeds | 61 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Hesper | 54 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Isabel | 47 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Baker | 41 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Esmond | 36 | City in Benson County, North Dakota, United States |
| Brinsmade | 34 | City in Benson County, North Dakota, United States |
| Fillmore | 34 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Knox | 27 | City in Benson County, North Dakota, United States |
| York | 26 | City in North Dakota, USA |
Weather
A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. North northeast wind 17 to 25 mph. Chance of pr...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Benson County
Official Website- Minnewaukan
Demographics
The population of Benson County increased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,688 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,771 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,899 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,885 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,820 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,840 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,916 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,958 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,832 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,762 | -1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Benson County (2)
People born in Benson County, including naval sailor Marvin Lee Ramsden, Norwegian politician and farmer Kristian Lian, .
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |