Benson County, North Dakota
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Location in the state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded	1883
Seat	Minnewaukan
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	3,728 km² (1,439 mi²) 3,576 km² (1,381 mi²) 152 km² (59 mi²), 4.08%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	6,964 2/km²

Benson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the population is 6,964. Its county seat is Minnewaukan⁶. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_ND.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): North Dakota ... 1883 (MDCCCLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Minnewaukan is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Minnewaukan is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Sullys Hill National Game Preserve and much of the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation are located within the county. Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is a National Wildlife Refuge located on the shore of Devils Lake in Benson County, North Dakota, within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,728 km² (1,439 mi²). 3,576 km² (1,381 mi²) of it is land and 152 km² (59 mi² or 4.08%) of it is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Townships

Adjacent counties

• Towner County (north)
• Ramsey County (northeast)
• Nelson County (east)
• Eddy County (southeast)
• Wells County (southwest)
• Pierce County (west)

Towner County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Ramsey County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Nelson County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Eddy County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Wells County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Pierce County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ...

Major highways

• U.S. Highway 281
• North Dakota Highway 20
• North Dakota Highway 57
• U.S. Highway 2

Image File history File links US_281. ... United States Highway 281 is a north-south United States highway. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... ^ Mileage retrieved from North Dakota Highways 1 to 30 unless otherwise noted. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... United States Highway 2 is an east-west United States Highway. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 6,964 people, 2,328 households, and 1,701 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² (5/mi²). There were 2,932 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was mostly White (50.85%) and Native American (48.05%). In addition, 0.10% are Black/African American, 0.01% are Asian, 0.01% are Pacific Islander, 0.16% are from other races, and 0.82% are from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 2,328 households out of which 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.50% were married couples living together, 16.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.48. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not include all significant viewpoints. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 36.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 19.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 102.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,688, and the median income for a family was $31,558. Males had a median income of $23,056 versus $17,862 for females. The per capita income for the county was $11,509. About 24.40% of families and 29.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.90% of those under age 18 and 16.70% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Places

Cities

• Brinsmade
• Esmond
• Knox
• Leeds
• Maddock
• Minnewaukan
• Oberon
• Warwick
• York

Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size. Brinsmade is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Esmond is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Knox is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Leeds is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Maddock is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Minnewaukan is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Oberon is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Warwick is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... York is a city located in Benson County, North Dakota. ...

Census-designated places

• Fort Totten

	State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital)
Topics	Cuisine | Geography | Governors | History | Music Fort Totten is a census-designated place located in Benson County, North Dakota. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_North_Dakota. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Location in North Dakota Coordinates: Country United States State North Dakota County Burleigh County Founded 1872  - Mayor John Warford Area    - City 71. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... The Cuisine of North Dakota differs from average Midwestern cuisine in a number of ways. ... The following is a list of governors of the state of North Dakota, United States. ... The History of North Dakota is not as dull as one might think; Certainly the subject matter seems that way on the surface. ... The Music of North Dakota has followed general American trends over much of its history, beginning with ragtime and folk music, moving into big band and jazz. ...
Regions:	Badlands | Drift Prairie | Missouri Plateau | Red River Valley | Turtle Mountains The Chinle Badlands at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. ... The Drift Prairie is a geographic region of North Dakota. ... The Coteau du Missouri, or Missouri Plateau, is a large plateau that stretches along the eastern side of the valley of the Missouri River in central North Dakota and north central South Dakota in the United States. ... The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. ... Turtle Mountain, or the Turtle Mountains, generally refers to an area in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of North Dakota and southwestern portion of the Canadian province of Manitoba. ...
Largest cities:	Beulah-Hazen | Bismarck-Mandan | Devils Lake | Dickinson | Fargo-West Fargo | Grafton | Grand Forks | Jamestown | Minot | Rugby | Valley City | Wahpeton | Williston Cities in North Dakota larger than 5,000 in population (according to the 2000 U.S. Census): Fargo - 90,607 Bismarck - 55,502 Grand Forks - 49,366 Minot - 36,583 Mandan - 16,718 Dickinson - 16,010 Jamestown - 15,527 West Fargo - 14,940 Williston - 12,512 Wahpeton - 8,586 Devils... Beulah is a city located in Mercer County, North Dakota. ... Hazen is a city located in Mercer County, North Dakota. ... Location in North Dakota Coordinates: Country United States State North Dakota County Burleigh County Founded 1872  - Mayor John Warford Area    - City 71. ... Mandan is a city located in Morton County, North Dakota. ... Devils Lake is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota in the United States. ... Dickinson is a city in Stark County, North Dakota in the United States. ... Location in North Dakota Coordinates: Country United States State North Dakota County Cass County Founded 1871 Mayor Dennis Walaker Area    - City 98. ... West Fargo is a city located in Cass County, North Dakota. ... Grafton is a city located in Walsh County, North Dakota. ... Nickname: The Sunflake City The Grand Cities Motto: A Place of Excellence Location in North Dakota Coordinates: Country United States State North Dakota County Grand Forks County Founded June 15, 1870 Incorporated February 22, 1881 Government  - Mayor Michael Brown Area  - City  19. ... Jamestown is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota in the United States. ... Nickname: Magic City Map Location in Ward County, North Dakota Political Statistics Founded 1886 Incorporated June 28, 1887 County Ward County Mayor Curt Zimbelman Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 37. ... Rugby is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota in the United States. ... Valley City is a city located in Barnes County, North Dakota. ... Wahpeton is a city located in Richland County, North Dakota. ... Williston is a city in Williams County, North Dakota. ...
Counties:	Adams | Barnes | Benson | Billings | Bottineau | Bowman | Burke | Burleigh | Cass | Cavalier | Dickey | Divide | Dunn | Eddy | Emmons | Foster | Golden Valley | Grand Forks | Grant | Griggs | Hettinger | Kidder | La Moure | Logan | McHenry | McIntosh | McKenzie | McLean | Mercer | Morton | Mountrail | Nelson | Oliver | Pembina | Pierce | Ramsey | Ransom | Renville | Richland | Rolette | Sargent | Sheridan | Sioux | Slope | Stark | Steele | Stutsman | Towner | Traill | Walsh | Ward | Wells | Williams List of North Dakota counties: Adams County Barnes County Benson County Billings County Bottineau County Bowman County Burke County Burleigh County Cass County Cavalier County Dickey County Divide County Dunn County Eddy County Emmons County Foster County Golden Valley County Grand Forks County Grant County Griggs County Hettinger County Kidder... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. ... Barnes County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Pokai is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Bottineau County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Bowman County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Burke County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Burleigh County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Cavalier County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Dickey County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Divide County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Dunn County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Eddy County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Emmons County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. ... Foster County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Golden Valley County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Grand Forks County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Griggs County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Hettinger County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Kidder County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... LaMoure County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... McHenry County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... McIntosh County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... McKenzie County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... McLean County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Mercer County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Morton County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Mountrail County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. ... Nelson County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Oliver County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Pembina County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Pierce County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Ramsey County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Ransom County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Renville County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Richland County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Rolette County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Sargent County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Sheridan County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Sioux County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Slope County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Stark County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Steele County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Stutsman County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Towner County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Traill County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Walsh County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Ward County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Wells County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Williams County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ...