Benson, Minnesota

Benson is a city located in Swift County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,376. It is the county seat of Swift County6.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,376 people, 1,451 households, and 880 families residing in the city. The population density is 525.6/km² (1,360.5/mi²). There are 1,566 housing units at an average density of 243.8/km² (631.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.07% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,451 households out of which 27.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 6.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% are non-families. 36.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 23.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,234, and the median income for a family is $44,638. Males have a median income of $31,280 versus $23,444 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,269. 8.0% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Alternative Energy

Benson will be the home of the United States' first biomass powerplant, Fibrominn. Construction began in 2005 and will be complete in 2007.

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