Benson, ND County is a wonderful place to call home with a population of 6,090 and a density of five people per square mile. It has all the amenities of city living including local businesses such as Benson Variety Store, Benson Auto Supply, and Benson Dairy Queen. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the Sheyenne River, snowmobiling in nearby Turtle Mountains State Forest, and camping in Cross Ranch State Park. Other organizations that provide entertainment and services to the county include the Wells County Historical Society Museum, the Lake Region Arts Council Performing Arts Series, and the Wells County 4H Fairgrounds. There are also several local sporting events throughout the year at Benson High School which bring together teams from around the area for competition.
The population in Benson County is 6,090. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benson County is 29.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benson County is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benson County
- 41.2% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 30.5% have children, but are single
Race in Benson County
- 41.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 55.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander