Total Population
2,999
Population
Growth Rate
-0.35%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
16.600
Benson Profile
Welcome to Benson!
"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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Benson
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,352
Total Housing Units
1,542
Owner Occupied
894
Renter Occupied
458
Vacant
190
Median Home Value
$132,021
Average Home Value
$157,542
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.37%
Per Capita Income
1.91%
Income Projection
Median Household
$45,033 $50,469
Average Household
$70,215 $77,215
Per Capita
$31,729 $34,875
Workforce
Total Businesses
181
Total Employed
1,619
Workers 16+
1,504
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
14
Employed
264
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
22
Employed
241
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
223
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
193
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
13
Employed
148
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
11
Employed
125
Some
High School
126
Graduated
High School
550
Associates
Degree
452
Bachelor's
Degree
414
Graduate
Degree
79
Average Commute Time
18 min.
Resident Commuters
1,157
Non-Resident Commuters
334
Drive Alone
1,226
Carpooled
169
Public
8
Work At Home
59
