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Benson city, MN

ZIP 56215 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56215

56215 has a population of 4,701 with a median age of 43.3 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.4%-66% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.9%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 56215

Poverty Rate
8.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,701
Median age43.3
Poverty rate8.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.3%
Hispanic6.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.5%