Benson, MN population by race
The table below shows Benson's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,201 | 92.81% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 242 | 7.02% |
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Benson population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Benson has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Benson's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Benson population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.81% are white, 0.14% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 7.02% are multiracial.
Benson 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Benson is White with a population of 3,201 (92.81% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 242 (7.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benson, MN
By ethnicity, 233 (6.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,216 (93.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benson, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,032 (94.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benson, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benson's Non-Hispanic population.
Benson Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,032 | 94.28% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 179 | 5.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 103 (44.21% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benson, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benson's Hispanic population.
Benson Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 96 | 41.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 34 | 14.59% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 44.21% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benson, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.76% of Benson population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 103 (44.21% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benson, MN have?
Benson, MN has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Benson is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Benson, MN?
With 93.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benson.
That being said, with a 0.14% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Benson.
What is the majority race in Benson, MN?
With a population of 3,201 (92.81% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benson.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Benson, with 0.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
