| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 1 | 73,276 | 69,612 | 0.87% | 1,822 | 40 | City |
| Sauk Rapids | 2 | 13,746 | 13,902 | -0.16% | 2,186 | 6 | City |
| Foley | 3 | 2,642 | 2,699 | -0.3% | 1,029 | 3 | City |
| Rice | 4 | 2,267 | 1,981 | 2.49% | 398 | 6 | City |
| Gilman | 5 | 253 | 263 | -0.78% | 356 | 1 | City |
St. Cloud is the largest city in Benton County, with a population of 73,276.
Gilman is the smallest city in Benton County, with a population of 253.
There are 5 cities in Benton County, Minnesota.