Bennington township, Minnesota
Bennington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bennington township is a geographic entity located in Mower County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 151. The land area covers 36.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 151 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±13.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 47 | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 47 | ±13 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 47 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $329,200 | ±$55,589 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,375 | ±$33,418 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,965 | ±$11,821 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 65 | ±21 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±11.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BENNINGTON
GUS Population: 151 (2024)
ID: 128980
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK/TREASURER
74026 170TH ST, GRAND MEADOW MN 55936-8157
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GUS Population: 40,900 (2024)
ID: 184129
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COORDINATOR
201 1ST ST NE, STE 9, AUSTIN MN 55912
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | LEROY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | GRAND MEADOW, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | SPRING VALLEY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | SPRING VALLEY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | ADAMS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GRAND MEADOW, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GRAND MEADOW, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRAND MEADOW, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | SPRING VALLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | SPRING VALLEY, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Riverland Community College
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912-1473 |
5074330600
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GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 125 GRAND AVE E, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936 |
(507) 754-5859
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SPRING VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 121 WEST JEFFERSON ST, SPRING VALLEY, MN, 55975 |
(507) 346-2100
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LEROY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 605 N BROADWAY, LE ROY, MN, 55951 |
(507) 324-5641
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STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 110 2ND STREET SE, STEWARTVILLE, MN, 55976 |
(507) 533-4902
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LIME SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 112 W MAIN ST, LIME SPRINGS, IA, 52155 |
(563) 566-2207
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RICEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 307 WOODLAND AVE, RICEVILLE, IA, 50466 |
(641) 985-2273
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STACYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 106 N BROAD ST, STACYVILLE, IA, 50476 |
(641) 710-2531
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BROWNSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 103 E MAIN ST, BROWNSDALE, MN, 55918 |
(507) 567-9951
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PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 101 ST PAUL ST NW, PRESTON, MN, 55965 |
(507) 765-4511
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRAND MEADOW, MN US, located 5.8 miles from Bennington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9° | 4.6° | 12.7° | 1.02" | 11.0" |
| February | 25.3° | 8.2° | 16.8° | 0.87" | 10.8" |
| March | 37.9° | 20.1° | 29.0° | 1.85" | 8.5" |
| April | 53.5° | 31.9° | 42.7° | 3.90" | 2.9" |
| May | 66.1° | 44.3° | 55.2° | 5.06" | 0.5" |
| June | 76.2° | 55.7° | 66.0° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.3° | 58.6° | 69.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 56.0° | 66.7° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.1° | 47.8° | 59.4° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.2° | 35.3° | 46.2° | 2.95" | 0.6" |
| November | 40.6° | 23.4° | 32.0° | 1.82" | 2.5" |
| December | 27.1° | 12.2° | 19.6° | 1.25" | 13.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Grand Meadow city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Spring Valley city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Le Roy city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Taopi city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Elkton city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709905176. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.