Benson, Minnesota

Benson is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 3,240 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.

Benson
The Swift County Courthouse is one of several buildings in Benson on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location of Benson
within Swift County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°18′55″N 95°36′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySwift
Area
  Total3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2)
  Land3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,040 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,480
  Density1,122.94/sq mi (433.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56215
Area code320
FIPS code27-05212
GNIS feature ID2394138
Websitewww.bensonmn.org
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