Lake Benton, Minnesota
Lake Benton: township in Lincoln County, Minnesota, USA
About
Lake Benton is a township located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 241 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 234 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Benton
| Population | 234 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Postal code | 56149 |
| Area | 33.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2611,-96.2875 |
| Altitude | 1,864 feet / 568 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:27:35 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake Benton is located at 44°15'40"N 96°17'15"W (44.2610800, -96.2875400).
Lake Benton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. North wind 15 to 2...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Benton decreased by 2.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 237 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 236 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 237 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 239 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 237 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 238 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 236 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 237 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 237 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 234 | -1.28% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lake Benton, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
Closest post offices linked to Lake Benton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Benton Post Office | Lake Benton (MN) | 56149 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 1,058 | City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ivanhoe | 524 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Verdi | 200 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hendricks | 194 | Township in Lincoln County, Minnesota |
| Arco | 64 | Township in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States |