How long is the commute from Benson, MN?
Workers who live in Benson, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
9.1% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Benson get to work
| Means of transportation | Benson | Swift County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±6.8 points) | 77.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.1% (±5.6 points) | 7.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Benson, the average commute is not measurably different from Swift County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Benson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Swift County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Swift County, Benson ranks 19 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2204 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benson
| Vehicles available | Benson | Swift County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±4.9 points) | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±6.6 points) | 31.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±7.0 points) | 34.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±5.1 points) | 27.2% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Benson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Swift County (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Benson
| Benson | Swift County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±2.9 points) | 91.5% (±1.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±4.4 points) | 84.3% (±2.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Swift County (84.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Benson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | — | 17.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Torning Township | 3.8 mi | 11.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Benson Township | 4.4 mi | 16.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clontarf Township | 4.6 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Six Mile Grove Township | 4.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clontarf | 5.7 mi | 10.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| De Graff | 7.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Danvers | 7.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Camp Lake Township | 8.6 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Torning Township, MN (11.6 minutes), Clontarf, MN (10.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Danvers, MN (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Swift County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kerkhoven Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 | Murdock | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 | Holloway | 19.0 minutes (±9.6) |
| 16 | Camp Lake Township | 18.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 | Cashel Township | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Appleton Township | 17.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 19 | Benson | 17.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 20 | Pillsbury Township | 16.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 21 | Benson Township | 16.7 minutes (±8.6) |
| 22 | Edison Township | 16.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 23 | Marysland Township | 16.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 24 | Clontarf Township | 15.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 | Swenoda Township | 14.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Swift County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Benson
How long is the average commute in Benson?
Workers who live in Benson, MN take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benson without a car?
9.5% of households in Benson have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benson?
2.2% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Benson worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson city, Minnesota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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