Total Population
3,066
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
15.600
"City of Parks" as Benson is known, is the Swift County seat and home to some of Swift County's largest employers such as: world class manufacturer CNHi, food-grade and efficiency pioneer Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co-op, ISO 9001 certified Custom Roto-Mold, rural health center Swift County Benson Hospital & Clinic, and assisted living center Meadow Lane Rehabilitation Healthcare Center. Benson takes pride in being a great place to live, work and raise a family. In Benson you will enjoy the high quality of life, affordable cost of living, homes for every style, and preK-12 Benson Public Schools now offering on-site child care services by Discovery Kids Child Care. Four full-season recreation opportunities including the Benson Water Park and 18-hole Benson Golf Club, camping & trails at Ambush Park and Benson Ice Rink at the Civic Center.
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Households
1,385
Total Housing Units
1,544
Owner Occupied
881
Renter Occupied
503
Vacant
159
Median Home Value
$107,057
Average Home Value
$129,966
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.19%
Per Capita Income
2.24%
Median Household
$47,469 $51,362
Average Household
$59,119 $65,951
Per Capita
$26,803 $29,939
Total Businesses
197
Total Employed
1,688
Workers 16+
1,507
AG/Forestry/Fish/Hunting
Businesses
0
Employed
0
Mining
Businesses
1
Employed
4
Utilities
Businesses
0
Employed
0
Construction
Businesses
11
Employed
50
Manufacturing
Businesses
8
Employed
91
Wholesale Trade
Businesses
9
Employed
49
Some
High School
201
Graduated
High School
669
Associates
Degree
382
Bachelor's
Degree
303
Graduate
Degree
105
Average Commute Time
14 min.
Resident Commuters
1,269
Non-Resident Commuters
234
Drive Alone
1,166
Carpooled
137
Public
2
Work At Home
50