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 142 years ago in 1884.
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 | 05:33:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms 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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Benson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Benson County
Official Website- Minnewaukan
Demographics
The population of Benson County increased by 1.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,688 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,771 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,899 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,885 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,820 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,840 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,916 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,958 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,832 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,762 | -1.02% | 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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North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| 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 |