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{{Short description|County in North Dakota, United States}}
{{Short description|County in North Dakota, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Benson County
| county = Benson County
| state = North Dakota
| state = North Dakota
| seal =
| seal =
| ex image = Benson County Courthouse 2009.jpg
| ex image = Benson County Courthouse 2009.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Benson County Courthouse]]
| ex image cap = [[Benson County Courthouse]]
| founded = March 9, 1883 (created)<br />June 4, 1884 (organized)
| founded = March 9, 1883 (created)<br />June 4, 1884 (organized)
| seat wl = Minnewaukan
| seat wl = Minnewaukan
| largest city wl = Fort Totten
| largest city wl = Fort Totten
| city type = community
| city type = community
| area_total_sq_mi = 1439
| area_total_sq_mi = 1439
| area_land_sq_mi = 1389
| area_land_sq_mi = 1389
| area_water_sq_mi = 51
| area_water_sq_mi = 51
| area percentage = 3.5
| area percentage = 3.5
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 5964
| population_total = 5964
| pop_est_as_of = 2021
| pop_est_as_of = 2022
| population_est = 5809
| population_est = 5770 {{decrease}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| named for = [[Bertil W. Benson]]
| named for = [[Bertil W. Benson]]
| time zone = Central
| time zone = Central
| web = http://www.bensoncountynd.com/
| web = https://www.bensoncountynd.com/
| district = At-large
| district = At-large
}}
}}


'''Benson County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 5,964.<ref name=QF>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Benson County, North Dakota |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bensoncountynorthdakota/PST045221 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 26, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Minnewaukan, North Dakota|Minnewaukan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> The county was created on March 9, 1883<ref>Another source shows the county's creation in 1879: [https://www.nd.gov/government/state-government/county-history ND Government - State History/Benson County (accessed February 13, 2019)]</ref> by the [[Dakota Territory]] legislature, and was named for [[Bertil W. Benson]], a [[Dakota Territory]] legislator at the time. The county government was organized on June 4, 1884, and its boundary lines were altered by two legislative actions in 1885.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=February 2, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Benson County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 5,964.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bensoncountynorthdakota/PST045222 |access-date=April 4, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Minnewaukan, North Dakota|Minnewaukan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created on March 9, 1883<ref>Another source shows the county's creation in 1879: [https://www.nd.gov/government/state-government/county-history ND Government - State History/Benson County (accessed February 13, 2019)]</ref> by the [[Dakota Territory]] legislature, and was named for [[Bertil W. Benson]], a [[Dakota Territory]] legislator at the time. The county government was organized on June 4, 1884, and its boundary lines were altered by two legislative actions in 1885.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006 |title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies |url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |access-date=February 2, 2015 |website=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries |publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]}}</ref>


[[White Horse Hill National Game Preserve]] and much of the [[Spirit Lake Tribe|Spirit Lake Indian Reservation]] are located within the county.
[[White Horse Hill National Game Preserve]] and much of the [[Spirit Lake Tribe|Spirit Lake Indian Reservation]] are located within the county.
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Much of the east boundary line of Benson County is delineated by the shore of [[Devils Lake (North Dakota)|Devils Lake]], a closed-capture lake which would spill into the [[Sheyenne River]] in an overflow condition. The North Fork Sheyenne River flows southeasterly through the lower SW portion of the county.
Much of the east boundary line of Benson County is delineated by the shore of [[Devils Lake (North Dakota)|Devils Lake]], a closed-capture lake which would spill into the [[Sheyenne River]] in an overflow condition. The North Fork Sheyenne River flows southeasterly through the lower SW portion of the county.


The terrain of Benson County consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes, ponds and drainages.<ref name=BCND>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Benson+County,+ND/@48.1839657,-99.738354,88298m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x52db69787de88d97:0x848e6fb228454fb5!8m2!3d48.088634!4d-99.4648442 ''Benson County ND'' Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)]</ref> The terrain slopes to the east, and its highest point is on the lower portion of its west boundary line, at 1,624' (495m) ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title="Find an Altitude" Google Maps - Benson County ND (accessed February 13, 2019) |access-date=February 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|1439|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1389|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|51|sqmi}} (3.5%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2015|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 27, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files }}</ref>
The terrain of Benson County consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes, ponds and drainages.<ref name="BCND">[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Benson+County,+ND/@48.1839657,-99.738354,88298m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x52db69787de88d97:0x848e6fb228454fb5!8m2!3d48.088634!4d-99.4648442 ''Benson County ND'' Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)]</ref> The terrain slopes to the east, and its highest point is on the lower portion of its west boundary line, at {{convert|1,624|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Find an Altitude" Google Maps - Benson County ND (accessed February 13, 2019) |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2019}}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|1439|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1389|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|51|sqmi}} (3.5%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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===Major highways===
===Major highways===
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* [[Image:US 2.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 2 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 2]]
* [[Image:US 2.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 2 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 2]]
* [[Image:US 281.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 281 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 281]]
* [[Image:US 281.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 281 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 281]]
* [[Image:North Dakota 19.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 19]]
* [[Image:ND-19 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 19]]
* [[Image:North Dakota 20.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 20]]
* [[Image:ND-20 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 20]]
* [[Image:North Dakota 57.png|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 57]]
* [[Image:ND-57 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 57]]
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=United States Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 1995 |editor-last=Forstall |editor-first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2001 |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF" />
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===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2020, there were 5,964 people.
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 6,964 people, 2,328 households, and 1,701 families in the county. The [[population density]] was 5 people per square mile (2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,932 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was mostly [[Race (United States Census)|White]] (50.85%) and [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]] (48.05%). In addition, 0.10% are [[Race (United States Census)|Black]]/[[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.01% are [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.01% are [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% are from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.82% are from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 25.2% were of [[norwegian people|Norwegian]] and 14.8% [[german people|German]] ancestry.

There were 2,328 households, out of which 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.48.

The county population contained 36.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 19.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 102.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,688, and the median income for a family was $31,558. Males had a median income of $23,056 versus $17,862 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $11,509. About 24.40% of families and 29.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 38.90% of those under age 18 and 16.70% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 6,660 people, 2,233 households, and 1,628 families in the county.<ref name=DC>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US38005|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|access-date=March 14, 2016|publisher=United States Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213030029/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US38005|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|4.8|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,950 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.1|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US38005|access-date=March 14, 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=United States Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213190656/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US38005|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 55.0% American Indian, 43.4% white, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.<ref name=DC/> In terms of ancestry, 22.0% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 18.0% were [[Germans|German]], 5.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 0.6% were [[Americans|American]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US38005|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=March 14, 2016|publisher=United States Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213023253/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US38005|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 6,660 people, 2,233 households, and 1,628 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|4.8|PD/sqmi}}. There were 2,950 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.1|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 55.0% American Indian, 43.4% white, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.0% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 18.0% were [[Germans|German]], 5.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 0.6% were [[Americans|American]].


Of the 2,233 households, 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.1% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age was 31.6 years.<ref name=DC/>
Of the 2,233 households, 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.1% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age was 31.6 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $30,479 and the median income for a family was $34,597. Males had a median income of $31,729 versus $25,253 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,545. About 26.1% of families and 35.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 48.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US38005|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=March 14, 2016|publisher=United States Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015846/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US38005|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the county was $30,479 and the median income for a family was $34,597. Males had a median income of $31,729 versus $25,253 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,545. About 26.1% of families and 35.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 48.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.


===Population by decade===
===Population by decade===
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===Cities===
===Cities===
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* [[Brinsmade, North Dakota|Brinsmade]]- 30
* [[Brinsmade, North Dakota|Brinsmade]]
* [[Esmond, North Dakota|Esmond]]- 91
* [[Esmond, North Dakota|Esmond]]
* [[Knox, North Dakota|Knox]]- 22
* [[Knox, North Dakota|Knox]]
* [[Leeds, North Dakota|Leeds]]- 442
* [[Leeds, North Dakota|Leeds]]
* [[Maddock, North Dakota|Maddock]]- 402
* [[Maddock, North Dakota|Maddock]]
* [[Minnewaukan, North Dakota|Minnewaukan]] (county seat)- 199
* [[Minnewaukan, North Dakota|Minnewaukan]] (county seat)
* [[Oberon, North Dakota|Oberon]]- 101
* [[Oberon, North Dakota|Oberon]]
* [[Warwick, North Dakota|Warwick]]- 55
* [[Warwick, North Dakota|Warwick]]
* [[York, North Dakota|York]]- 17
* [[York, North Dakota|York]]
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===Census-designated place===
===Census-designated place===
* [[Fort Totten, North Dakota|Fort Totten]]- 1,160
* [[Fort Totten, North Dakota|Fort Totten]]


===Unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated communities===
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* [[Baker, North Dakota|Baker]]
* [[Baker, North Dakota|Baker]]
* [[Comstock, North Dakota|Comstock]]
* [[Fillmore, North Dakota|Fillmore]]
* [[Fillmore, North Dakota|Fillmore]]
* [[Flora, North Dakota|Flora]]
* [[Flora, North Dakota|Flora]]
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* [[Pleasant Lake, North Dakota|Pleasant Lake]]
* [[Pleasant Lake, North Dakota|Pleasant Lake]]
* [[Saint Michael, North Dakota|Saint Michael]]
* [[Saint Michael, North Dakota|Saint Michael]]
* [[Tilden, North Dakota|Tilden]]
* [[Tokio, North Dakota|Tokio]]
* [[Tokio, North Dakota|Tokio]]
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===Townships===
===Townships===
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* [[Albert Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Albert]]- 48
* [[Albert Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Albert]]
* [[Arne Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Arne]]- 54
* [[Arne Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Arne]]
* [[Aurora Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Aurora]]- 18
* [[Aurora Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Aurora]]
* [[Beaver Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Beaver]]- 29
* [[Beaver Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Beaver]]
* [[Broe Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Broe]]- 58
* [[Broe Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Broe]]
* [[Butte Valley Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Butte Valley]]- 50
* [[Butte Valley Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Butte Valley]]
* [[East Fork Township, Benson County, North Dakota|East Fork]]- 21
* [[East Fork Township, Benson County, North Dakota|East Fork]]
* [[Eldon Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Eldon]]- 28
* [[Eldon Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Eldon]]
* [[Esmond Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Esmond]]- 35
* [[Esmond Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Esmond]]
* [[Hesper Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Hesper]]- 37
* [[Hesper Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Hesper]]
* [[Impark Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Impark]]- 33
* [[Impark Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Impark]]
* [[Iowa Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Iowa]]- 30
* [[Iowa Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Iowa]]
* [[Irvine Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Irvine]]- 45
* [[Irvine Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Irvine]]
* [[Isabel Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Isabel]]- 30
* [[Isabel Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Isabel]]
* [[Knox Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Knox]]- 28
* [[Knox Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Knox]]
* [[Lake Ibsen Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lake Ibsen]]- 14
* [[Lake Ibsen Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lake Ibsen]]
* [[Lallie Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lallie]]- 325
* [[Lallie Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lallie]]
* [[Leeds Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Leeds]]- 45
* [[Leeds Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Leeds]]
* [[Lohnes Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lohnes]]- 78
* [[Lohnes Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Lohnes]]
* [[McClellan Township, Benson County, North Dakota|McClellan]]- 25
* [[McClellan Township, Benson County, North Dakota|McClellan]]
* [[Minco Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Minco]]- 25
* [[Minco Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Minco]]
* [[Mission Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Mission]]- 935
* [[Mission Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Mission]]
* [[Normania Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Normania]]- 25
* [[Normania Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Normania]]
* [[North Viking Township, Benson County, North Dakota|North Viking]]- 57
* [[North Viking Township, Benson County, North Dakota|North Viking]]
* [[Oberon Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Oberon]]- 62
* [[Oberon Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Oberon]]
* [[Pleasant Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Pleasant Lake]]- 45
* [[Pleasant Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Pleasant Lake]]
* [[Rich Valley Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Rich Valley]]- 29
* [[Rich Valley Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Rich Valley]]
* [[Riggin Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Riggin]]- 35
* [[Riggin Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Riggin]]
* [[Rock Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Rock]]- 54
* [[Rock Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Rock]]
* [[South Viking Township, Benson County, North Dakota|South Viking]]- 39
* [[South Viking Township, Benson County, North Dakota|South Viking]]
* [[Twin Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Twin Lake]]- 36
* [[Twin Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Twin Lake]]
* [[Twin Tree Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Twin Tree]]- 83
* [[Twin Tree Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Twin Tree]]
* [[Warwick Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Warwick]]- 67
* [[Warwick Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Warwick]]
* [[West Antelope Township, Benson County, North Dakota|West Antelope]]- 30
* [[West Antelope Township, Benson County, North Dakota|West Antelope]]
* [[West Bay Township, Benson County, North Dakota|West Bay]]- 35
* [[West Bay Township, Benson County, North Dakota|West Bay]]
* [[Wood Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Wood Lake]]- 471
* [[Wood Lake Township, Benson County, North Dakota|Wood Lake]]
* [[York Township, Benson County, North Dakota|York]]- 35
* [[York Township, Benson County, North Dakota|York]]
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Typical of many counties in the state where a significant share of the population is Native American, Benson County leans [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] in presidential elections. Prior to 2020, no [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate had won the majority of the county's votes since [[Ronald Reagan]] in 1984. However, [[George W. Bush]] in 2000 & [[Donald Trump]] in 2016 both won a plurality of the county's votes.
Typical of many counties in the state where a significant share of the population is Native American, Benson County used to lean [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] in presidential elections. Prior to 2020, no [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate had won the majority of the county's votes since [[Ronald Reagan]] in 1984. However, [[George W. Bush]] in 2000 & [[Donald Trump]] in 2016 both won a plurality of the county's votes. In 2020, Trump won a majority of the county's votes, gaining nearly 56% of the county's votes, and in 2024 he further increased his vote share, gaining over 58% of the votes.
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==Education==
School districts include:<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benson County, ND |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38005_benson/DC20SD_C38005.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813225851/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38005_benson/DC20SD_C38005.pdf |archive-date=August 13, 2021 |access-date=July 23, 2022 |publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38005_benson/DC20SD_C38005_SD2MS.txt Text], [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st38_nd/c38005_benson/DC10SD_C38005_001.pdf 2010 map], [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st38_nd/c38005_benson/DC10SD_C38005_SD2MS.txt 2010 text list]</ref>

K-12:
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* [[Dakota Prairie Public School District 1]]
* [[Devils Lake Public School District 1]]
* [[Fort Totten Public School District 30]]
* [[Harvey Public School District 38]]
* [[Leeds Public School District 6]]
* [[Maddock Public School District 9]]
* [[Minnewaukan Public School District 5]]
* [[New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School District 2]]
* [[North Star School District]]
* [[Rugby Public School District 5]]
* [[Warwick Public Schools (North Dakota)|Warwick Public School District 29]]
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Elementary districts:
* [[Oberon Public School District 16]]


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:52, 21 December 2024

Benson County
County
Benson County Courthouse
Benson County Courthouse
Map of North Dakota highlighting Benson County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°04′N 99°22′W / 48.07°N 99.36°W / 48.07; -99.36
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedMarch 9, 1883 (created)
June 4, 1884 (organized)
Named forBertil W. Benson
SeatMinnewaukan
Largest communityFort Totten
Area
 • Total
1,439 sq mi (3,730 km2)
 • Land1,389 sq mi (3,600 km2)
 • Water51 sq mi (130 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,964
 • Estimate 
(2022)
5,770 Decrease
 • Density4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.bensoncountynd.com

Benson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,964.[1] Its county seat is Minnewaukan.[2] The county was created on March 9, 1883[3] by the Dakota Territory legislature, and was named for Bertil W. Benson, a Dakota Territory legislator at the time. The county government was organized on June 4, 1884, and its boundary lines were altered by two legislative actions in 1885.[4]

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve and much of the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation are located within the county.

Geography

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Much of the east boundary line of Benson County is delineated by the shore of Devils Lake, a closed-capture lake which would spill into the Sheyenne River in an overflow condition. The North Fork Sheyenne River flows southeasterly through the lower SW portion of the county.

The terrain of Benson County consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes, ponds and drainages.[5] The terrain slopes to the east, and its highest point is on the lower portion of its west boundary line, at 1,624 ft (495 m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,439 square miles (3,730 km2), of which 1,389 square miles (3,600 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (3.5%) is water.[7]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Protected areas

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Lakes

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  • Broken Bone Lake
  • Cranberry Lake
  • Free Peoples Lake
  • Horseshoe Lake
  • Lake Murie
  • Lake Yri
  • Long Lake
  • Sand Lake
  • Shin Bone Lake
  • Spring Lake
  • Stink Lake
  • Stony Lake
  • Wood Lake

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18902,460—
19008,320238.2%
191012,68152.4%
192013,0953.3%
193013,3271.8%
194012,629−5.2%
195010,675−15.5%
19609,435−11.6%
19708,245−12.6%
19807,944−3.7%
19907,198−9.4%
20006,964−3.3%
20106,660−4.4%
20205,964−10.5%
2022 (est.)5,770[8]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 5,964 people.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 6,660 people, 2,233 households, and 1,628 families in the county. The population density was 4.8 inhabitants per square mile (1.9/km2). There were 2,950 housing units at an average density of 2.1 units per square mile (0.81/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 55.0% American Indian, 43.4% white, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.0% were Norwegian, 18.0% were German, 5.0% were Irish, and 0.6% were American.

Of the 2,233 households, 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.1% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age was 31.6 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,479 and the median income for a family was $34,597. Males had a median income of $31,729 versus $25,253 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,545. About 26.1% of families and 35.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

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Communities

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Cities and CDPs have population included as of 2020, and townships have the population as of 2020. The largest community by far is Fort Totten, followed by Leeds, Maddock and the county seat, Minnewaukan. There are nine cities in the county. The largest township by a 60% margin is Mission (935), which is on the south shore of Devils Lake and is popular for vacationing, as well as gambling at the Spirit Lake Casino and Resort. It is within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. It is followed by Wood Lake Township (471), immediately to the south of Mission Township and also included in the reservation. The third largest is Lallie Township (325), to the west of Fort Totten on the south shore of Devils Lake and within the reservation.

Cities

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Census-designated place

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Politics

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Typical of many counties in the state where a significant share of the population is Native American, Benson County used to lean Democratic in presidential elections. Prior to 2020, no Republican candidate had won the majority of the county's votes since Ronald Reagan in 1984. However, George W. Bush in 2000 & Donald Trump in 2016 both won a plurality of the county's votes. In 2020, Trump won a majority of the county's votes, gaining nearly 56% of the county's votes, and in 2024 he further increased his vote share, gaining over 58% of the votes.

United States presidential election results for Benson County, North Dakota[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,163 58.09% 795 39.71% 44 2.20%
2020 1,094 55.79% 822 41.92% 45 2.29%
2016 929 46.20% 842 41.87% 240 11.93%
2012 868 40.24% 1,235 57.26% 54 2.50%
2008 773 32.56% 1,569 66.09% 32 1.35%
2004 1,002 44.61% 1,196 53.25% 48 2.14%
2000 1,055 48.98% 952 44.20% 147 6.82%
1996 850 39.13% 1,059 48.76% 263 12.11%
1992 874 33.30% 1,126 42.90% 625 23.81%
1988 1,316 43.42% 1,691 55.79% 24 0.79%
1984 1,729 51.41% 1,599 47.55% 35 1.04%
1980 2,149 59.91% 1,119 31.20% 319 8.89%
1976 1,689 45.34% 1,973 52.97% 63 1.69%
1972 2,050 55.09% 1,635 43.94% 36 0.97%
1968 1,707 46.86% 1,772 48.64% 164 4.50%
1964 1,489 36.67% 2,566 63.20% 5 0.12%
1960 2,259 50.84% 2,181 49.09% 3 0.07%
1956 2,340 55.67% 1,851 44.04% 12 0.29%
1952 3,192 69.63% 1,353 29.52% 39 0.85%
1948 1,920 44.33% 2,216 51.17% 195 4.50%
1944 1,726 43.04% 2,261 56.38% 23 0.57%
1940 2,485 45.85% 2,898 53.47% 37 0.68%
1936 1,020 19.02% 3,343 62.33% 1,000 18.65%
1932 1,170 23.79% 3,650 74.23% 97 1.97%
1928 2,621 53.80% 2,194 45.03% 57 1.17%
1924 1,870 45.00% 246 5.92% 2,040 49.09%
1920 3,540 81.10% 680 15.58% 145 3.32%
1916 1,210 53.30% 922 40.62% 138 6.08%
1912 515 26.13% 594 30.14% 862 43.73%
1908 1,363 67.81% 553 27.51% 94 4.68%
1904 1,111 85.59% 143 11.02% 44 3.39%
1900 1,084 75.49% 319 22.21% 33 2.30%

Education

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School districts include:[14]

K-12:

Elementary districts:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Another source shows the county's creation in 1879: ND Government - State History/Benson County (accessed February 13, 2019)
  4. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d Benson County ND Google Maps (accessed February 13, 2019)
  6. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps - Benson County ND (accessed February 13, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benson County, ND" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2022. - Text, 2010 map, 2010 text list
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  • Benson County maps, Sheet 1 (eastern) and Sheet 2 (western), North Dakota DOT

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