Benton, Minnesota

Benton: City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States

About

Benton is a city located in the county of Carver in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 786. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 824 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Benton

Population 824 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Carver County
Postal code 56149
Phone Area Codes 507
Area 11970000 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.7761,-93.7811
Altitude 1,762 feet / 537 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 18:14:39 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth 4.61% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Benton is located at 44°46'34"N 93°46'52"W (44.7760700, -93.7810700).

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Weather

82°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph SE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Benton increased by 4.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 786 - census
2011 808 2.72% estimation process
2012 811 0.37% estimation process
2013 817 0.73% estimation process
2014 818 0.12% estimation process
2015 819 0.12% estimation process
2016 823 0.49% estimation process
2017 826 0.36% estimation process
2018 827 0.12% estimation process
2019 822 -0.61% estimation process
2020 824 0.24% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Benton, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
174862 Crown College Saint Bonifacius (MN) 55375-9001
374024 Adler Graduate School Minnetonka (MN) 55343
486284 Bethany Global University Bloomington (MN) 55438-2849
480170 Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Plymouth Campus Plymouth (MN) 55447
174428 Normandale Community College Bloomington (MN) 55431-4399

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Benton, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL
RDW Red Wing station 420 Levee Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Benton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cologn Post Office Cologne (MN) 55322
Waconia Post Office Waconia (MN) 55387
Norwood Young America Post Office Norwood Young America (MN) 55368
Carver Post Office Carver (MN) 55315
Victoria Post Office Victoria (MN) 55386

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  • Benton, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 6,784 people.
  • Benton, Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,467 people.
  • Benton, Michigan charter township in Berrien County, Michigan with a population of 2,841 people.
  • Benton, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,727 people.
  • Benton, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,720 people.
  • Benton, Louisiana suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 2,092 people.
  • Benton, Ohio city in United States of America with a population of 1,608 people.
  • Benton, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
  • Benton, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 880 people.
  • Benton, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 865 people.
  • Benton, Pennsylvania borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 805 people.
  • Benton, Wisconsin village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 489 people.
  • Benton, Indiana unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana with a population of 445 people.
  • Benton, New Hampshire city in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 378 people.
  • Benton, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 40 people.
  • Benton, Alabama town of the United States with a population of 40 people.

Other cities in Carver County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carver County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Chaska 27,272 City in Minnesota
Chanhassen 26,546 City in Minnesota, United States
Victoria 10,667 City in Minnesota, United States
Carver 5,863 City in Carver County, Minnesota
Norwood Young America 3,794 City in Minnesota, United States
Mayer 2,320 City in Minnesota, United States
Cologne 1,860 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Waconia 1,194 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Watertown 1,189 Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Hollywood 1,075 Unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Dahlgren 890 Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Hamburg 526 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
New Germany 422 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Maple 411 Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Augusta 102 Human settlement in United States of America
Hazelton 96 Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota