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 |
| Altitude : | 1,864 feet / 568 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:30:22 (28th April 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Benton is located at 44°15'40"N 96°17'15"W (44.2610800, -96.2875400).
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Demographics
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 |
Lake Benton zip code is 56149.
County name: Lincoln, County
fips: 27081
City of Lake Benton, Lake Benton
Schools in Lake Benton
College & universities near Lake Benton, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
Post offices near 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 |
