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Benson Public School District
Benson Public School District is a unified school district in Minnesota with a community population of 5,543. The median household income is $60,212 and the median age is 41.6.
5,543
Population
14
People / sq mi
$60,212
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Benson Public School District covers 396 sq mi of land at 14.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,212
Median Household Income
$38,069
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,400
Median Home Value
$983
Median Rent
71.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.0%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benson Public School District serves a community with a population of 5,543 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Minnesota.
The median household income in Benson Public School District is $60,212, with a per capita income of $38,069. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
Benson Public School District is 93.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 65.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Benson Public School District, 94.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Benson Public School District is $171,400, with a median rent of $983. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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Data for Benson Public School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2704470).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.