Benton County, Minnesota
Benton County is a county in the East Central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,379. Its county seat is Foley.
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Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
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| Coordinates: 45°42′N 94°00′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Founded | October 27, 1849 (created) 1850 (organized) |
| Named for | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Seat | Foley |
| Largest city | Sauk Rapids |
| Area | |
| • Total | 413 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Land | 408 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 1.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 41,379 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 41,600 |
| • Density | 97.9/sq mi (37.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Benton County is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Combined Statistical Area.
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