Benton township, Minnesota
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Carver County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 739. The land area covers 32.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 739 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.3 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 318 | ±70 | 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 | 339 | ±69 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 318 | ±70 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±18 |
| Median Home Value | $421,900 | ±$47,678 |
| 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 | $98,281 | ±$10,605 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,064 | ±$5,492 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 428 | ±76 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.7% | ±7.1% |
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 BENTON
GUS Population: 735 (2024)
ID: 128831
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
13955 138TH ST, NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA MN 55368-9661
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GUS Population: 112,628 (2024)
ID: 167352
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PROJECT COMMUNICATION MGR
600 E 4TH ST, CHASKA MN 55378
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | MINNETRISTA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | MINNETRISTA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SHAKOPEE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SHAKOPEE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WACONIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BELLE PLAINE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLE PLAINE, 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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Crown College
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College | 10.3 mi away | 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, 55375-9001 |
9524464100
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NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 314 ELM STREET WEST, NORWOOD-YOUNG AMERIC, MN, 55368 |
(952) 303-0403
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Bethany Global University
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College | 23.1 mi away | 6820 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438-2849 |
8003233417
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WACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 217 S. VINE STREET, WACONIA, MN, 55387 |
(952) 303-0405
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Adler Graduate School
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College | 23.1 mi away | 10225 Yellow Circle Dr., Minnetonka, MN, 55343 |
6128617554
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BELLE PLAINE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 125 W MAIN, BELLE PLAINE, MN, 56011 |
(952) 873-6767
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ST. BONIFACIUS LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 8624 KENNEDY MEMORIAL DRIVE, ST BONIFACIUS, MN, 55375 |
(612) 543-6100
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VICTORIA LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 1670 STIEGER LAKE LANE, VICTORIA, MN, 55386 |
(952) 303-0404
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JORDAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 275 CREEK LANE S, JORDAN, MN, 55352 |
(952) 496-8050
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CHASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 3 CITY HALL PLAZA, CHASKA, MN, 55318 |
(952) 303-0402
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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 CHASKA 2NW, MN US, located 11.0 miles from Benton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6° | 3.9° | 13.2° | 0.85" | 7.8" |
| February | 27.2° | 7.4° | 17.3° | 0.90" | 11.4" |
| March | 40.2° | 19.1° | 29.7° | 1.66" | 8.0" |
| April | 55.5° | 33.0° | 44.3° | 3.24" | 4.0" |
| May | 68.0° | 44.4° | 56.2° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 55.5° | 66.8° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.6° | 60.2° | 71.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 57.9° | 69.1° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 49.7° | 61.5° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.3° | 36.4° | 47.4° | 2.84" | 0.3" |
| November | 41.4° | 23.7° | 32.6° | 1.65" | 3.5" |
| December | 28.0° | 11.5° | 19.7° | 1.32" | 16.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Norwood Young America city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Hamburg city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Waconia city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Green Isle city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Mayer city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2701905266. • 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.