Benton County, Minnesota
Benton County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2020, 41,379 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Foley.
| Benton County, Minnesota | |
| Map | |
| Map of Minnesota highlighting Benton County Location in the state of Minnesota | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Minnesota Minnesota's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | October 27, 1849 (created) 1850 (organized)[1] |
|---|---|
| Seat | Foley |
| Largest City | Sauk Rapids |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
413 sq mi (1,070 km²) 408 sq mi (1,057 km²) 4.8 sq mi (12 km²), 1.2% |
| Population - Density |
97.9/sq mi (38/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.co.benton.mn.us | |
| Named for: Thomas Hart Benton | |
Benton County, Minnesota Media
- Benton Co 2016 No Text Version.pdf
Pie Chart shows native vegetation of prairie and forest ecosystems in Benton County Minnesota. Savanna soils comprise more than 33 % of the area of Benton County.
- BentonCountyMn2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Benton County, from ACS 5-year estimates
References
- ↑ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Benton County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
